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HEY Y'ALL SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN IN THE ATX-METRO AREA! FIRE DANGER CONTINUES DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT AND DRY CONDITIONS! STAY SAFE! GET READY CENTRAL TEXAS!
UPDATE: TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT IS BREAKING! RAIN CHANCES OF ISOLATED SHOWERS INCREASE WITH TEMPS IN THE UPPER 90S FIRE DANGER CONTINUES DUE TO DRY CONDITIONS! KEEP THOSE RAIN DANCES COMING!
ERCOT GRID & MARKET CONDITIONS CURRENT FIRE CONDITIONS CONSERVING ENERGY BETWEEN 2P-9P IS HELPFUL! Ways to conserve energy during the HOTTEST part of a day.
Latest updates / advisories / warnings
AUSTIN ISSUES LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION! Register for WarnCentralTexas.org to get emergency notifications about wildfires in your community by text, email or phone. (8/15) WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN!BE PREPARED TX! PET PREPAREDNESS PLAN DISASTER RELIEF
Power & Water Outage Reporting / Safety
ERCOT Supply & Demand / Grid Conditions Dashboards
Sign up for Outage Alerts to receive outage status updates and easily report outages by text message. Text REG to 287846 or log into your COA Utilities account to register.https://t.co/tIwAU6isXz
Austin Energy call 512-322-9100 / Text 'Outage' to 287846. Need help paying the bill? See if you qualify for asistance or call 512-494-9400.
Safety Tips during an outage View & report outages
Austin Water call 512-972-1000. Find your watering day. Residential & commercial schedules and other restrictions here.
Other Austin area power / utility companies
Keeping our eyes on the Gulf! The National Hurricane Center is monitoring activity in the Gulf and the Atlantic.
CURRENT FIRE HAZARDS SITUATION! PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS!
RED FLAG WARNING Critical Fire Weather conditions
Know the signs of Heat Exhaustion & Stroke
INCREASED HEAT RELATED ILLNESS INCREASES FOR THOSE SPENDING EXTENDED TIME OUTDOOR! COOLING CENTER & HEAT ALERT INFORMATION HERE.
Cap Metro 'Metro Alerts' to go straight to your phone.
Sun Kinks on rails are causing slowingdowns and extra safety measures!
Humidity with other factors cause issues with air quality and health. AirNOW.gov gives live air quality readings.
Austin Public Health Heat Awareness & Safety
Look before you lock Don't leave people or pets in hot, unattended vehicles
Stay hydrated Drink lots of water and avoid sugary, caffeinated drinks
Dress for the heat Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
Protect your skin Apply at least SPF 15 sunscreen often.
Stay out of the sun Outdoors find shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat
Work and play safely Avoid high-energy activities especially during the day
Protect your pets Give them plenty of water and shade
Check in on the elderly Access to AC and/or fans. Plus clean drinking water
Austin is currently in Stage 2 watering restrictions. Find your watering day. Watering restrictions by city / area
Protect your pets from the Central Texas Heat! Stay safe and cool!
Ways to Stay Cool:
DO512 Family- Ultimate Guide to Summer in Austin
Austin Area Splash Pad
Pools & Splash Pads Find out what pools are open.
Movies in the Park (sun goes down)
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series 2023
APH Water Safety when cooling off in pools and other bodies of water, be water-wise. Learn safety tips to prevent drowning.
