Winter has HIT ! The Austin area is dealing with some of the coldest weather in over 30 years. Dangerous ice accumulation, freezing cold temperatures and snow. Staying home, safe and warm is the best idea. Keep the 4 Ps in mind for taking care of pets, people, plants and pipes. Here's helpful info for you and your family's safety. Don't forget to keep up with COVID-19 precautions. Please take care.
WINTER WEATHER UPDATES:
A WINTER STORM WARNING will be in effect from 6pm Tuesday until 6am Thursday... Tonight more ice is expected.
Stay safe, conserve energy and body heat if you are without power. There's a long way to go with this dangerous cold with another storm system expected Tuesday night / Wednesday, and another Wednesday night / Thursday morning. Thaw is coming by the weekend 60s & lower 70s.
Artic Blast Winter Storm has caused massive rolling power outages that have been on going for hours / days for many. Word is ERCOT could continue outages more energy must be conserved to avoid more blackouts.
Road closure / driving conditions updates: drivetexas.org or by phone at (800) 452-9292 driving tips
ABIA flights -Tuesday 2/16 all flights arriving and departing have been cancelled due to snow and ice Flight status here
ERCOT- Electric Reliability Council of Texas officials stress the need to conserve energy in order to maintain the reliability of the state's electric grid.
Texas Gas Services asking customers to conserve.
Power Outages:
Austin Energy outagemap report outage get outage alerts be prepared outage 411 outage text alerts Always assume a downed power line is energized. Report downed lines to 512-322-9100
Pedernales Electric Cooperative outage map login and report outage be prepared outage FAQs generator safety
Austin Fire Department Heaters & Fireplace tips
If you're cold, we're cold too. Let's snuggle inside together! -Rudy Roo #AustinPetsAlive
Extreme cold can cause damage to a phone. Keep it close to you. Turn it off when you're not using it. Don't leave it in the car.
