AUSTIN, Texas — The increasing number of severe weather events pummeling Austin has the city looking for more effective ways to bounce back. The Austin Resilience Network (ARN) is a next step in helping people recover from catastrophic events.
“We want a whole community approach to preparedness, response, and recovery and that is what the Austin Resilience Network is,” said Jim Redick, Director of Austin Emergency Management.
The microburst that pelted Austin in May of 2025 put the Austin Resilience Network to its first test. The powerful column of sinking air toppled 91 utility poles and left neighborhoods without power for several days…