Agenda
Join us for a combined Barton Hills and Zilker neighborhoods wildfire evacuation scenario presentation by the various City of Austin departments involved in emergency preparedness and response co-hosted by the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association (BHNA) and the Zilker Neighborhood Association (ZNA).
Come to learn about the response in event of a nearby wildfire (or other emergency) and how to prepare.
Doors open 6pm. Mingle with your neighbors and representatives from City departments, who will be tabling with relevant information.
Some snacks and limited small water bottles will be provided, courtesy of BHNA. Please bring your own reusable water bottle to save plastic.
The presentation, including Q&A, will be 6:30-8:30pm. We'll post the full agenda once it is available from the City.
Meeting Logistics
The Basics
This special presentation runs from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the church auditorium at 1801 Kinney Ave., reached via the front glass doors closest to the street. Doors open at 6:00pm for check-in / meet with emergency personnel time - please don't attempt to enter before then (we'll be busy setting up).
You are welcome to arrive late or depart early as needed.
This meeting may be recorded and that recording published for the benefit of area residents.
ZNA rents the auditorium space from the church, which is very generous with their space; there is no religious component or affiliation to this event.
Accessibility
The auditorium itself is accessible for wheelchair users, excepting the front doors - if it's not immediately accessible for you, please knock and someone will be happy to hold the doors open for you.
The bathrooms by the front entrance are not ADA compliant. However, there are bathrooms in another part of the building (the north foyer) that are wheelchair accessible with larger stalls and handrails (though not fully ADA compliant) through the auditorium, down a hallway ramp.
For the benefit of all, participants are requested to speak into a microphone. Alternatively, organizers will attempt to repeat any questions that don't make it into a mic.
Please contact ZNA well in advance of a meeting to request specific accommodations and we'll do our best!
Children
Children are welcome, but this event (and its subject matter) is oriented toward adults. Consider bringing a quiet activity for any littles!
Pets
The venue does not accept pets (except service animals) inside so please leave Fido at home...
Bike and Car Parking
The venue has plenty of parking for cars in its lots. Street parking is also available.
There are benches and posts outside to which bikes can be locked. Due to space constraints, bikes are not permitted inside.
Questions
Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you! We suggest that you contact ZNA or contact BHNA Emergency Preparedness Committee chair Robin McKeever prior to the day of the meeting to ensure a timely response.