Williamson County EMS is participating in a national contest to encourage residents to register Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The life-saving device can increase cardiac arrest survival rates. To learn more about the contest, visit pulsepoint.org/AEDcontest. To learn more about CPR/AED classes provided by Williamson County EMS, visit https://www.wilco.org/Departments/EMS/Public-Education/CPR-Training

Friday, October 7, is an Ozone Action Day! Sensitive groups, such as the elderly, children or people with asthma, should limit time outdoors. Please limit your driving to before 8 a.m., especially avoiding use of vehicles between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. as ozone is created most during these hours, and after 5 p.m., if possible.

In this edition of WILCOunty Line, learn more about Brown Santa's annual Trunk-or-Treat, find out how to access county preserve areas and much more!

Monday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 4 are Ozone Action Day! Sensitive groups, such as the elderly, children or people with asthma, should limit time outdoors. Please limit your driving to before 8 a.m., especially avoiding use of vehicles between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. as ozone is created most during these hours, and after 5 p.m., if possible. Also, fuel up your cars and trucks early in the morning or at night.

September is National Preparedness Month! One of the best ways to protect your family, property and self is by staying informed. You can sign up for emergency alerts in your neighborhood by text, email or phone at warncentraltexas.org.