Austin residents recovering from last week's winter storm can now access free resources and support at locations across the city.
The centers will provide hot food, showers, laundry facilities, mental health support, charging centers and information on storm debris and damage. Staff will also be available to answer residents’ questions.
Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Austin Community College Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Blvd. “Our communities continue to demonstrate their strength and resilience, and we all continue to face challenging times that disrupt our way of life,” chief resilience officer Laura Patiño said in a. “We are excited to partner with Travis County and many community organizations to establish centers that provide information and resources for recovery from this winter storm and preparedness for future shocks and stressors.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Austin City Council will consider firing City Manager Spencer Cronk after storm responseAccording to the city charter, Austin City Council can fire a city manager with a majority vote; for a council of 11 members, that equates to six members.
Read more »
Texas ice storm: About 5,100 Austin Energy customers still without powerFor Austin Energy leaders and City Manager Spencer Cronk, Tuesday's briefing was an additional chance to update those on day seven without power, as well as offer up an apology.
Read more »
Texas ice storm: Austin small businesses severely impacted by major power outageFor restaurants, the costs are really adding up: from lost revenue, to spoiled food, to employees who are now out of a week’s pay.
Read more »
With job on the line, Austin's city manager offers 'heartfelt apologies' for winter storm responseA day after members of the Austin City Council said his employment was in question, City Manager Spencer Cronk apologized for the city’s response to an ice storm that left hundreds of thousands of people without power for days.
Read more »
A new winter storm and old problems raise questions about Austin leaders’ response to crisesAs newly elected Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and a City Council with an array of fresh faces review their first major crisis, the city’s top officials once again find themselves trying to figure out why the city botched its response to a significant weather event.
Read more »
Austin city manager apologetic over ice storm responseWith Austin City Council on Thursday set to mull Cronk's future with the city, he on Tuesday expressed how sorry he is for the way events have played out. He stood before the council on Tuesday to apologize for any shortcomings in the ice storm response.
Read more »