Subject: Public Safety Updates
Public Safety Updates
March 23rd, 2021 at 7:50 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Yesterday City Manager Spencer Cronk launched the search for Austin’s next police chief to replace Brian Manley who retires this weekend after 30 years of public service. In a press conference, City Manager C ...
COVID Updates, Winter Storm Relief Resources, and More
March 10th, 2021 at 4:39 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, This month we mark one year from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Austin. Over the course of the past twelve months, my Council colleagues and I have worked with city staff, local organizations, and ot ...
Council Action on Winter Storm Uri Relief and Recovery
March 1st, 2021 at 6:00 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Last week Council met to take action on several initial relief and recovery measures and to begin our investigation of how and why our power and water systems failed us in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri. We ...
Boil Water Notice Lifted Citywide
February 23rd, 2021 at 3:13 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, The boil water notice now has been lifted for all Austin Water customers. You can read Austin Water’s full press release here. I would like to remind you that flushing household pipes, ice makers, water fount ...
Monday Winter Storm Recovery Updates
February 22nd, 2021 at 3:16 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, The sunshine and return of water service for many were welcome positive signs this morning as our city begins our recovery from last week’s events. I understand that you have many questions about what happen ...
Water Distribution, Boil Water, and Water Conservation Update
February 21st, 2021 at 9:30 am CSTView onlineDear Neighbors, This morning the City opened water distribution sites in all ten council districts. Anderson High School will open at 11 AM. If you’re unable to boil or purchase water, stop by. Each pick up will include one case of wat ...
Severe Weather Order Extended, Utility Restoration and Water Distribution Underway
February 19th, 2021 at 8:55 pm CSTView onlineDear Neighbors, The City just sent out a new alert and I wanted to share it with you. Please find the press release online here or by reading it below. Regards,Alison Alter Severe Weather Order Extended, Utility Restoration and Water D ...
Friday Water and Power Update
February 19th, 2021 at 2:01 pm CSTView onlineDear Neighbors: I am grateful for the many neighbors and city staff and crews who are stepping up to help in whatever ways they can. As I write, much of the city now has no water or low water pressure and many are dealing with frozen pip ...
Thursday Water and Energy Update
February 18th, 2021 at 1:20 pm CSTView onlineDear Neighbors, We are living through this nightmare together and I know how hard this is on all of us. You have shared countless stories of your continuing difficulties. I am doing all that I can to provide relief. And I will continue unt ...
Boil Water Notice and Power Outage Updates
February 17th, 2021 at 8:49 pm CSTView onlineDear Neighbors, This is not the update I wanted to write, but I believe you deserve transparency. It is my responsibility to inform you and communicate candidly what I know in a timely manner, especially when we are confronted with multi ...