As Latinos make up 33% of Austin's population, city officials made the move to create the guide.
City leaders say the next step is to evaluate Austin's population and see which other languages need to be prioritized.AUSTIN, Texas — In an emergency situation such as a natural disaster, being prepared and getting information is vital -- especially in a language a person can understand.
It's an effort that should have happened a long time ago, according to the co-founder of Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin , Paul Saldaña, who has advocated for more multilingual resources from the city.
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