| District 10 Staff from left to right: Nina Guidice, Mina Shekarchi, Council Member Alter, Kurt Cadena-Mitchell, Melisa Markman, April Brown |
| | Dear Neighbors,
Happy Holidays from the District 10 team! We wish you and yours a safe and restful holiday season.
As we prepare for the new year, I wanted to share safety tips to help keep your homes and belongings safe. Also in this newsletter, you'll find information about an upcoming meeting on the Redbud Trail Bridge project, how to recycle your Christmas tree, and how to volunteer for the 2020 Homeless Point in Time count.
Regards,
Alison Alter Council Member, District 10 |
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Table of Contents - Holiday Safety Tips from APD
- Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
- 2020 Point in Time Count – Jan. 25
- Red Bud Bridge Project Public Meeting – Jan. 30
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| | | Holiday Safety Tips from APD
As we prepare for the new year, I wanted to share safety tips to help keep your homes and belongings safe. Unfortunately during the holiday season, we tend to see a jump in property crimes and stolen items as thieves look for vacant homes, unlocked cars, and packages left on doorsteps. Below, you'll find suggestions from the Austin Police Department for protecting your property from break-ins and theft. As always, if something does happen to you or a neighbor, please report it! No matter how small the crime, your report could help investigators track and solve cases across the city.
Auto Theft Prevention
- Never leave your car running while unattended. It takes seconds to steal a car when it is left running. Always roll up the windows, turn off your car, lock the doors, and take the keys with you.
- Take valuables out of your vehicle. Leaving valuables visible in your car is an open invitation for a holiday Grinch eager to steal from you. Take your belongings or place them in the trunk before arriving at your final destination.
- Record serial numbers. This makes it easier to recover property in the event it is found or turned in.
- See something, say something. If you notice suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.
Home Burglary Prevention
- Lock doors and windows. Secure your home, lock all doors and windows, and set the alarm.
- Mail. Ask a trusted neighbor or family member to watch your home and pick up your mail if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time.
- Lighting. Place indoor and outdoor lights on an automatic timer.
- Audio. Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
- Close the blinds and curtains. Make a family game and look through the windows and doors of your home. If you can see your gifts under the tree, so can the would-be thieves.
- Package safety. Leave a note on your door asking package carriers (UPS, Fed Ex, USPS, etc.) not to leave packages on your doorstep. Request that they leave a notice so you can pick up packages from their facility.
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| | | Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
Don’t throw away your Christmas tree; give it another life by recycling it! Beginning Dec. 26, 2019, Austin Resource Recovery will pick up all natural trees, along with yard trimmings, on regularly scheduled collection days for curbside customers. All residents, including those outside of the curbside collection service area, can drop trees off at Zilker Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the following days:
- Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019
- Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019
- Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020
- Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
Trees for curbside collection, trees that are six feet or taller must be cut in half and should be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. Please use the following guidelines when recycling your tree:
- Trees sprayed with flocking, or artificial snow, are not accepted
- Remove all ornaments, decorations, lights and the tree stand
- Do not place the tree in a “tree bag”
- Only natural trees may be recycled
Trees collected will be turned into mulch and will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. Please bring your own tools and storage containers for loading and transporting the mulch.
Learn how to volunteer for the tree drop-offs and find information on alternative drop-off locations here. |
| | | | 2020 Point in Time Count – Jan. 25
The Point In Time Count (PIT Count) is an annual census of the homeless population in the Austin/Travis County area. Near the end of January, hundreds of volunteers will head out early in the morning to count every person experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Austin/Travis County. Volunteers count people in cars, tents, parks, under bridges, and on the streets. The information from this count is used to guide public policy and secure resources to help end homelessness in our community.
This effort is led by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO). ECHO is looking for nearly 1,000 volunteers to help count unsheltered folks across the city, as well as donations for care packages, which include things like toothbrushes, socks, and nonperishable snacks.
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| | | Red Bud Bridge Project Public Meeting – Jan. 30
The City's Public Works Department (PWD) is constructing a new bridge at Redbud Trail over Lake Austin. On January 30th, PWD will host a meeting to update community members on the project. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format so folks may come and go as needed.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2019 5:30 – 7:30 pm O. Henry Middle School Cafeteria 2610 W. 10th Street
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