Friends,

In advance of this weekend's anticipated winter weather, my office is sharing this resource guide to help you and your family prepare. Forecasts indicate temperatures may drop below 20 degrees, with the potential for icy conditions as early as Friday.

ERCOT has announced that it anticipates sufficient supply to meet demand this weekend and is prepared to deploy all available resources to maintain grid reliability in close coordination with the Public Utility Commission, generation providers, and transmission utilities.

We encourage you to take precautions and plan ahead. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at (512) 463-0696 if you have questions or need assistance navigating state or local resources.

Here to support you,

 
John Bucy III 
State Representative 
Texas House District 136
 

Stay up-to-date with Central Texas alert systems:

  • Sign up for emergency alerts through https://warncentraltexas.org/

  • Download the NWS weather app and pin Austin/Central Texas.

  • Bookmark the TDEM Disaster Portal to access winter weather safety tips, local alerts, and check road conditions.
  • Review the Department of Transportation's road closures map.

  • Monitor ERCOT grid conditions at ERCOT.com for information impacting local and statewide electricity service.

 

Winterize your home:

  • Insulate pipes and seal gaps and cracks.

  • Cover outdoor faucets.

  • Check and clean fireplaces and chimneys.

  • Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of your home.

  • Prepare a Basic Supply Kit
 

Austin & Travis County:
Stay Informed:

  • Follow Travis County Emergency Services on Facebook or X.

  • Critical updates will be posted online at austintexas.gov/alerts in 14 languages.

  • Energy Needs: Register for Austin Energy’s Outage Alerts by texting REG to 287846.

  • Water Needs: Austin Water’s 24-Hour Emergency Hotline can be reached at (512) 972-1000, Option 1.

  • Emergency Shelter Needs: For neighbors experiencing homelessness, the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline (512) 972-5055 will be updated with current shelter availability and details.

 

Reach out for help:

  • To report a power outage to Austin Energy, text OUT to 287846 or visit outagemap.austinenergy.com. You can also report an outage by calling (512) 322-9100.

  • To report a power outage to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, text OUT to 25022 or visit https://mypec.com/contact/. You can also report an outage by calling (888) 883-3379.

  • Tenants who experience unresolved code violations, can request a Code Inspector by calling Austin 3-1-1 or (512) 974-2000. Visit the Austin Code Safe and Sound webpage for more property maintenance winter tips. 

Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you have a medical or life-threatening emergency. If you need other types of service or assistance from the city, please call 3-1-1 or (512) 974-2000 or download the 3-1-1 mobile app. Keeping 9-1-1 lines clear for only emergencies will aid the City to properly dispatch first responders and emergency personnel to those who need help.
 

Williamson County

Stay Informed:

  • Follow Williamson County Emergency Services on Facebook and X.

  • If you are experiencing unpredictable housing or anticipate needing additional assistance, please register through STEAR so local emergency responders can proactively render aid.

  • Save (512) 864-8282 into your phone so that when you receive a phone call from this number, you will recognize it as a Williamson County emergency alert.

 

Round Rock

Stay Informed:

  • Follow the City of Round Rock on Facebook and X. 

Reach out for help:

  • To report a power outage to Oncor, text OUT to 66267 or visit https://www.oncor.com/outages/create_outage/identify. You can also report an outage by calling (888) 313-4747.

  • To request support with water and other city utilities please call Round Rock’s non-emergency line at (512) 218-5500.

 

Cedar Park

Stay Informed:

  • Follow the City of Cedar Park on Facebook and X. 

Reach out for help:

  • To report a power outage to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, text OUT to 25022 or visit https://mypec.com/contact/. You can also report an outage by calling (888) 883-3379.
 

Help Protect Yourself and Medically Fragile Neighbors

 

We learned hard lessons during Winter Storm Uri. Too many Texans who relied on electrically-powered medical equipment or regular medical care lost access to critical support during prolonged outages, sometimes with devastating consequences. We cannot let that happen again.

 

In response, our office applied lessons from Uri to strengthen disaster preparedness by adding the medically fragile registry to the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, or STEAR. This voluntary and confidential registry helps emergency responders identify individuals who may need wellness checks or assistance during power, water, or gas outages.

 

Eligible Texans include those who are oxygen dependent, receive dialysis, have Alzheimer’s or related disorders, live with debilitating chronic conditions, or require 24 hour care. Registering yourself or a loved one helps ensure continuity of care and access to life sustaining medical equipment during an emergency.


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