Austin, Travis County officials collaborate on severe weather preparations

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Spring in Central Texas brings mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers, but springtime also holds the potential for severe weather, especially flooding.Leaders from multiple departments are asking Travis County residents to plan now for a rainy day which could potentially turn to a dangerous situation.La Niña is over: What that means for spring rainCheck here for a complete list of KXAN First Warning Weather’s guides and resources.

During a press briefing Tuesday at City Hall, officials from Austin’s emergency management, water management, fire, EMS, police and energy departments, along with Travis County’s Emergency Management Department share what each agency is doing to mitigate flooding and other severe weather hazards.FORECAST: KXAN First Warning WeatherThe press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m.



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