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21 Austin South Asian | December 2022 5 Steps Everyone Should Take To Prepare For Natural Disasters
There’s no better time than right now to prep yourself and your family for the unexpected. Don’t wait until torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the horizon. In those moments, your only thought will be getting your family to safety.
According to the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, nearly 30% of people have not taken any steps to prepare their family for a natural disaster, yet more than 60% of Americans believe they will likely be impacted by one in the next three to five years.
While no one likes to dwell on worst-case scenarios, taking time now to prepare your family for any unexpected event will save you precious time when a disaster strikes, and help you evacuate at a moment’s notice if need be. Here are a few ways to start.
Pack Your “Go Bag”: A “Go Bag” is a disaster kit that ensures that you and your family have everything you may need in an emergency. TheAmerican Red Cross recommends packing an emergency radio, water container, food supply ID tags and even a crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate to a public shelter. Some other items to include are a flashlight, batteries, multi-tools, duct tape, exam gloves and hand sanitizer.
Know What Natural Disasters Could Affect You: According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 90% of disasters within the United States involve flooding and
for three days, a personal hygiene kit, a first aid kit and any medications your family needs. If you have a pet, ensure you have enough food, medications, a leash, collar, an estimated 1,000 tornadoes touch down every year. Knowing what natural disasters your region is prone to can help you best prepare.
Stay Informed: There are various apps and alerts you can sign up for to stay on top of any weather developments. You can get the latest storm forecasts online from NOAA’s National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. You can also download the Federal Emergency Management Agency app to send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area and more. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers can call 611 or visit T-Mobile.com to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts.
Use Tech to Protect Your Essentials: Using technology to store all your important documents on a secure jump drive or in cloud storage can help keep you protected during an emergency. There are several apps available like Google Scan Drive that allow you to use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. The DHS recommends you capture important documents like insurance policies, identification documents, medical records and pet information. You can also scan memorabilia like family photos in case the physical copies are destroyed.
Stay Charged: To stay connected during a storm, keep your phone fully charged. Make sure you have fully charged portable power banks to keep your smartphones charged and the correct charging cables. Doing so will help you reach loved ones and find safety when disaster strikes. To maintain an optimal battery level, set your phone to power saving mode and use airplane mode when your phone is not in use.
Don’t wait until an emergency is looming to prepare. Taking key actions now can help you stay safe, informed and connected during a natural disaster, and help you recover in the aftermath. (StatePoint)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Nov. 9, 2022 — Last night, Austin voters approved $2.44 billion in bond funding for Austin ISD — the largest school bond package ever to pass in Central Texas.
“This historic investment will enable us to make significant improvements to aging facilities that will free up millions of dollars a year in our operating budget — money that can help us reach our goal of becoming the highest paying school district for teachers in the region,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays.
“The bond funds also will allow us to provide the upgraded security and modern technology that all of our students and teachers deserve.”
The district anticipates that it will complete the majority of the projects included in the bond package within five years and deliver all of the projects within six years. upgrades will be prioritized with projects beginning next summer that include the design of secure
entry vestibules at schools across the district and installation of security fencing and new locks.
In the coming weeks, district officials will begin working to form the Campus Architectural Teams (CATs) at schools that will undergo modernizations as well as open concept schools slated for modifications. munity members, architects, general contractors and district officials, CATs provide critical input on planning, designing and implementing each project.
The first school modernizations and open concept school modifications are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023 with the first delivered in the second half of 2024.
“Austin ISD is ready to hit the ground running, building on the valuable experience gained and systems put in place during our work for the 2017 Bond,” said Geronimo Rodriguez, Board of Trustees President. “We appreciate the trust that the community has again placed in us, and we
will continue to act with transparency and provide regular updates on our progress as we move forward.” filling out their online form.
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Austin ISD is Austin’s home for inclusive learning: high expectations for all children, and high outcomes for every student.
AISD is the largest school district in central Texas and our students’ SAT and ACT scores exceed state and national averages. The district has more National Board Certified Teachers than any school district in Texas.
AISD is recognized as the largest No Place for Hate school district in the nation by the Anti-Defamation League.
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