Helpful tips for the BBBRRRR CCCOOOLLLDDD! Y'all Stay Safe & Warm!
Update:
BBBBRRRR COLD continues with temperatures starting to thaw! There's a chance of freezing rain Friday night into Saturday morning. Sunday the THAW BEGINS!!
Cold Weather Shelters. If you must travel on ice and snow, take it SLOW! Here are tips! Check Texas road conditions DriveTexas.org Get updates on delays, closings and more from our sister station Talk 1370!
STAY SAFE & WARM! BE PREPARED!
ATX Active Emergency Info Hub
*Get Ready Central Texas / Winter Weather / iPhone or Android*
Neighborhood Preparedness Guide (digital)/ Power outage map
PUC TX Storm Resources
Warn Central Texas: Sign up to receive emergency alerts
Texas Department of Emergency Management / winter weather information including warming centers here. Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at 512-972-5055.
Texas free 24-hour helpline 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for community resources anywhere in Texas.
Power & Water Outage Reporting / Safety
Call Austin Energy at 311 for downed power lines. Sparking call 9-1-1!
* ERCOT Supply & Demand / Grid Conditions Dashboards
* Austin Energy call 512-322-9100 / Text 'Outage' to 287846
Top 10 List for Outage Prep Safety Tips during an outage
View & report outages
*Austin Water call 512-972-1000 Cold Weather Safety Tips -
Thawing pipes after the freeze / Winter Weather Preparedness Tips
Other Austin area power / utility companies
4 COLD Ps
1 People -Check on those vulnerable
2 Pets -If you're cold, they are too! Don't stay outside!Stay inside!Cuddle up!
3 Pipes -Insulate outdoor pipes. Drip faucets / cabinet doors cracked open Know where your home's water shutoff valve is located in case pipe bursts.
4 Plants -cover them
Travel Tips & Safety
* Avoid traveling when sleet, freezing rain or snow is predicted, and monitor weather & road conditions.
* Thawing / heavy rains can cause flooding. Go to atxfloods.com
* Visit Drive Texas or call (800) 452-9292. DPS Tips
* TxDOT weather & road conditions ATX Traffic w/ cameras
* Austin-Bergstrom International Airport / ABIA 512-530-2242
Winter weather ride check before driving:
battery check
windshield wipers (freeze resistant-fluid)
tire pressure & tread
fluid levels
lubricate door and trunk locks to prevent freezing
Cold weather emergency items to keep in your ride:
blankets/sleeping bags
non-perishable foods / snacks
extra clothing, including gloves and a hat
cell phone / car charger
radio, flashlight and extra batteries
First-aid kit and pocket knife
high calorie, non-perishable food and bottled water
bag of sand or cat litter to provide traction for tires
windshield scraper & booster cables
*Other helpful items : tool kit, tow rope and a shovel