BBBRRRR CCCOOOLLLDDD! Here are some helpful tips. Y'all Stay Safe and Warm! Get Ready Central Texas! ATX Active Emergency Info Hub Power outage map School closings / delays and more ATX Traffic w/ cameras
Update 2/1/23:
The Winter Storm WARNING has been extended until 6am Thursday... Latest from Talk 1370
Avoid traveling when sleet, freezing rain or snow is predicted, and monitor weather & road conditions. Visit Drive Texas or call (800) 452-9292.
TxDOT weather & road conditions
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport / ABIA 512-530-2242
Austin Energy wants you to spread that word that anyone who sees a downed power line should call 311 and if the cable is sparking, call 9-1-1.
Power & Water Outage Reporting / Safety
ERCOT Supply & Demand / Grid Conditions Dashboards
Austin Energy call 512-322-9100 / Text 'Outage' to 287846
Safety Tips during an outage View & report outages
Austin Water call 512-972-1000 Cold Weather Safety Tips - Thawing pipes after the freeze
Other Austin area power / utility companies
Texas Department of Emergency Management will post information about statewide warming centers here. Individual & family resources here .A great link to have for storm resources all around Texashttps://www.puc.texas.gov/storm/
Texas free 24-hour helpline 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for community resources anywhere in Texas.
Texas Department of Public Safety / DPS Wintry Weather Tips
4 CCCOOOLLLDDD Ps
1 People - Check on those vulnerable
2 Pets - If you're cold, they are too! Don't leave them outside!
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
Winter Weather 411
5 ways to protect pets during winter weather
Rule of thumb: If you're cold, they are too! Stay inside and cuddle up!
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
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
