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Official account of Travis County Judge Andy Brown. Chief Executive of Travis County-home of Texas' capital city. Judge’s personal feed: @AndyBrownATX

[Travis County Emergency Services @TravisCountyES]

🔥 WATCH NOW (12:12 p.m.): Wildfire Threat Press Conference 🔥

Today (8/25), @TravisCoJudge, @KirkPWatson, and emergency officials are discussing our increasing wildfire risk, preparedness, and mitigation.

📺 Watch live: https://t.co/3PDwpghtQk

[Travis County TX @TravisCountyTX]

UPDATE: Recreational use of Lake Travis is banned from mile marker 27 to 37, and several Travis County Parks and boat ramps on Lake Travis and along the Colorado River are CLOSED due to recent flooding upstream.

Check the status of each park here: https://t.co/b5RW6y7PrE

[Travis County Emergency Services @TravisCountyES]

🚁 Our Travis County STAR Flight dispatched to the Hill Country yesterday (7/16). This is a water rescue in Gillespie County.

We are incredibly grateful to all first responders who continue working tirelessly to protect lives during this flooding event. 💙

[Travis County Emergency Services @TravisCountyES]

⚠️ (7/16) Lake Travis: Use extra caution!
A large flood wave is moving down the Pedernales River toward Lake Travis, bringing rising water, strong currents, and floating debris. Stay out of fast-moving water and avoid flooded areas.

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of the Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains starting 9 PM this evening through Thursday evening. There is the potential for life threatening flooding somewhere in the watch area. Stay alert! #txwx

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

2:30AM Radar Update: Heavy showers and T-storms continue to move slowly southward. Torrential rainfall is occurring with rainfall rates of 5 to 7in/hr possible. Numerous Flash Flood Warnings are in effect with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall quickly occurring in any warned areas. #txwx

[TravisCountySevereWx @TravisCOSW]

Storms have now moved across most of Austin. Only southern parts of the county are rain free.

[TravisCountySevereWx @TravisCOSW]

This is a prime example of why we say "turn around don't drown." It only takes 12" of fast moving water to sweep a car away.

[Austin American-Statesman @statesman]

Travis County Judge Andy Brown on Friday signed a disaster declaration for the threat of New World screwworm. There are no cases in Travis County yet, Brown said. "Our goal in Travis County is to keep it that way," he said.

What should you do for a suspected screwworm case? And how can you tell a screwworm fly from a housefly? Here's what you need to know.

https://t.co/zi4f2M4f5b

[Travis County Emergency Services @TravisCountyES]

🪰 Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued a precautionary disaster declaration related to New World Screwworm. There are currently no documented cases in Travis County. Report animals with wounds that won't heal, visible larvae, or signs of infection. Info: https://t.co/POTAo4YPq3

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

7 PM: An axis of heavy rainfall has formed from western Williamson County south-southeastward across Austin and into portions of the coastal plains near Hallettsville. This corridor of activity is the greatest concern for the potential of flooding. Turn around, don’t drown! #txwx

[Travis County TX @TravisCountyTX]

⚠️⛈️ Flood Watch is in effect for Travis County tonight (5/22) through Monday (5/25) evening. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding.
Stay weather aware, keep an emergency kit handy, keep your phones charged, and remember, turn around, don’t drown.

[Travis County Judge Andy Brown @TravisCoJudge]

For the second year in a row, Travis County sees a drop in fatal overdoses https://t.co/ePot7CStgZ

[Travis County Judge Andy Brown @TravisCoJudge]

New from Union Pacific: Crews are working to clear 7 overturned freight cars containing medical supplies and paper products.

Stay tuned for more updates.

[Travis County Judge Andy Brown @TravisCoJudge]

Travis County is aware of the cargo train derailment in downtown Austin early this morning. I’m in communication with Union Pacific representatives and the City of Austin while we await more details.

Thank you to the first responders who arrived quickly to the scene.

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates. https://t.co/M9IlrBoFM2

[NWS Austin/San Antonio @NWSSanAntonio]

A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of the area. While there will be areas that don't receive heavy rainfall, there is a potential for a band of heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding somewhere in the watch area this afternoon and tonight. Stay weather aware!

[Travis County TX @TravisCountyTX]

HAPPENING TOMORROW (3/24): CDBG Community Needs Public Hearing

Have a say in how Travis County spends $1.7 million in federal funds to improve neighborhoods and affordable housing.

Details below 👇

[Travis County Emergency Services @TravisCountyES]

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING – Monday (3/16) until 8 PM!

Critical fire weather continues across our area. The @NWSsanantonio warns that gusty winds could cause fires to start and spread rapidly.

🚫 NO outdoor burning
🚫 Don’t toss cigarettes
🚫 Avoid spark-creating activities

[Travis County Judge Andy Brown @TravisCoJudge]

Travis County stands by our partners at the City of Austin as this tragedy unfolds.

[Travis County OEM @TravisCountyOEM]

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Travis County on Thursday, February 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 🔥

Make sure to sign up for https://t.co/tagnoc51Rh to receive emergency alerts straight to your phone 📲