Emergency Management means being ready and YOU are your own best first responder. Follow us to learn how to stay #LonghornReady for any emergency on campus.

Austin, TX
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DID YOU KNOW? ❤️ CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival after cardiac arrest. Knowing what to do could help save a life. Learn CPR. Be #UTReady! Sign up for training today! Link in bio!
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🩸 Stop the Bleed. Save a Life. Learn to recognize life-threatening bleeding and apply a tourniquet through hands-on training with UT OEM. 🎓 Open to the UT community. Sign up today! Link in bio!
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⛈️ Stormy skies? Stay weather-aware! Thunderstorms and lightning can move in quickly. Keep these tips (and more) in mind: ⚡ Hear thunder? Head indoors. 🌳 Avoid trees, open areas and water. 📱 Monitor weather alerts! Stay safe, Longhorns! 🤘🧡
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🚨 PREPAREDNESS MYTH VS. FACT MYTH: “I need to buy a bunch of emergency supplies.” FACT: Start with what you already have! 💧🔦📱🩹 Water, flashlights, chargers and first-aid supplies can all help you prepare. Start small. Build over time. 🤘
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This is a TEST of the Longhorn Alert emergency notification system. Alerts are sent for campus emergencies or operations disruptions.
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🚨 Preparedness Myth vs. Fact ❌ MYTH: Preparedness is only for natural disasters. ✅ FACT: Preparedness helps you respond to many emergencies, from severe weather and fires to medical emergencies and power outages. Be #UTReady! 🤘
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🚨 Be #UTReady by knowing your building! 📍 Building name & address 🚪 Nearest emergency exits 📱 How to receive Longhorn Alerts A little preparation can help you respond quickly and safely when it matters most. 🤘
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue across the area today. Additional rain amounts will generally range from 0.5 to 3 inches, though locally higher amounts up to 6 inches remain possible. Stay weather aware if you have outdoor plans today! #txwx
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
The Flood Watch has been expanded eastward. 1 to 4 inches with isolated total up to 6 inches area possible across the inland Coastal Plains over the next several hours. Re-development of heavy rainfall back into and west of the I-35 corridor counties is possible late tonight.
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
The anticipated cold front has slowed compared to previous forecasts. Below is the updated timing of arrival of heavy rainfall for south-central Texas for today. Stay tuned to trusted sources for changes in the forecast and issuance of any Flood or Flash Flood Warnings.
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A storm system will bring heavy rain and flash flooding through at least Friday. A Level 3 of 4 threat is active on Oct 1. Expect 2–4 inches of rain, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches. Mild and drier weather arrives next week after a mostly damp weekend.
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🚨 Stay connected with Longhorn Alert! 🤘 UT Austin’s emergency notification system keeps students, faculty, staff, guests, parents and visitors informed during emergencies via text, email and/or phone call. Learn more and update your info here: longhornalert.utexas.edu./
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A Flood Watch has been issued which includes much of South Central Texas from 7 PM Wednesday through 7 PM Friday. A cold front will bring periods of heavy rainfall which could lead to life-threatening flash flooding. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #10 🧠 Practice your plan! Think through what you would do in an emergency before one happens. Knowing your first few steps can help you stay calm and respond quickly. Be alert, stay safe, and be #UTReady Longhorns! 🤘
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #9 👀 Stay alert in crowded spaces! Keep headphones at a reasonable volume and stay aware of your surroundings. Before a major campus event, identify exits, meeting locations and how you’ll receive emergency info through Longhorn Alert!
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #8 🚪 Know Your Exits. 🤘 Take a moment to identify multiple ways out of the buildings you regularly visit. Knowing your exits ahead of time can help you respond quickly and safely during an emergency.
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #7 📱 Stay connected with LiveSafe! Download UTPD’s free app to text police dispatch, report safety concerns, and share information with the UT community. Learn more at police.utexas.edu/
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #6 Check on others. Have a plan. 🤘 Know how you’ll connect with friends, coworkers, roommates or family during an emergency—and look out for those around you. Preparedness is stronger together! #NationalPreparednessMonth #UTAustin
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
Longhorn Nation! Only 48 hours until kickoff! Open this thread to have all of your gameday FAQs answered 🧵⬇️ 🤘#HookEm
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🚨 National Preparedness Month | Tip #5 Be prepared where you spend your time. 🤘 Keep a small emergency kit in your office, workspace, or vehicle with essentials like water, snacks, medications, a flashlight and phone charger. A little preparation can go a long way!
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