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🚨 Longhorn Alert for Parents! 🚨 By signing up, you'll receive important notifications about campus emergencies, safety information, weather impacts, and other urgent updates affecting The University of Texas at Austin. 📱 Text UTPARENT to 888-777 to enroll today.
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🧯Fire safety starts with knowing P.A.S.S.! Want hands-on training? Log in to UTLearn (EID required) and search for class FF 205 to register. Or visit fireprevention.utexas.edu for more information!
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A Flood Watch is active for South Central Texas, including the I-35 Corridor, through 1 AM Saturday. Heavy rain and lightning are expected this afternoon, with totals of 2-4 inches possible (isolated spots up to 8). Stay weather aware and remember: turn around, don't drown.
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🫀It's National CPR & AED Awareness Week! 📍 Sign up for a campus CPR/AED training: utrecsports.org/classes/firs… nursing.utexas.edu/academics… emergencymanagement.utexas.e…
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A Flood Watch has been issued through Wednesday morning. Rain amounts generally from 1-3 inches with pockets up to 5 inches are expected which could lead to rapid, life-threatening flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. Never drive through flooded roads! #txwx
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🚨 WATCH vs. WARNING 🚨 Knowing the difference can help you act fast when severe weather hits. ⚠️ WATCH = Be Prepared 🚨 WARNING = Take Action Stay weather aware, Longhorns 🤘 #UTAustin #WeatherSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #HookEm
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With summer thunderstorms in the forecast and just around the corner, stay safe with these storm tips! ⛈️ Thunderstorms are common and can be dangerous. Remember to sign up for local alerts to stay informed on any latest weather updates! #UTReady
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A flood watch remains in effect for much of South-Central Texas including Austin and San Antonio. Locally heavy is likely at times tonight through Monday. Life threatening flooding is possible. Stay weather aware. Turn around don't drown.
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Texas until 1 AM CDT
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Be prepared. Be protected. 🤘 Building Emergency Plans (BEPs) help keep the UT community informed, connected, and ready when emergencies happen. From assembly points to emergency teams, preparedness starts before the emergency does. #UTAustin #EmergencyPreparedness #UTReady
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
Level 1-2 Risk for severe storms this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds main threats. Locally heavy rain also possible. Level 1-2 of 4 risk for excessive rainfall. Totals mainly 3/4-1", a few spots could get up to 5". Localized flash flooding is possible.
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Stay informed while traveling this summer 📲 Enroll in STEP for free travel alerts, real-time updates, and important information from the U.S. Department of State. Participation is optional — just a simple way to stay connected while abroad. Sign up: mytravel.state.gov/s/step
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Texas until 12 AM CDT
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On behalf of the Office of Emergency Management, we want to congratulate the Class of 2026 graduates! Congratulations and Hook 'Em Horns! 🎉
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Joining us for Commencement? Stay on updates by texting UTGRAD26 to 888777. #UT26
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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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Sign Up for Commencement 2026 Updates📲 Text UTGRAD26 to 888777 for alerts on parking, traffic & weather. On campus longer? Text UTGUEST to 888777 for more updates. Text STOP to opt out anytime.
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
A temporary break in shower and thunderstorm activity may take place along the I-35 corridor. However, additional showers and storms toward the Rio Grande will move east through the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, and Coastal Plains this afternoon. A Flood Watch remains in effect.
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It may be pouring rain today, but wildfire risk doesn’t take a season off! 🌧️🔥 May is Wildfire Awareness Month—stay prepared, make a plan, and protect your community. #WildfireAwarenessMonth #UTReady
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UT Office of Emergency Management retweeted
Flood Watch continues in effect through this evening. Several rounds of heavy showers are anticipated which could lead to flooding. Stay weather aware and have ways set up to receive Flash Flood Warnings, including having Wireless Emergency Alerts enable on your phone. #txwx
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