![]() ![]() Hardware and plumbing supply stores carry insulation to help keep pipes from freezing. Also check manufacturer recommendations for your tanked and tankless water heaters. ![]() Prepare to insulate pipes in unheated and drafty areas, such as an attic or garage. Weatherize exposed pipes and water heaters. Gather supplies to cover vents on your home’s foundation.ģ. Winterize unheated spaces and be prepared to close garage doors for the duration of the freeze. Seal all leaks in crawl spaces and basements. Make repairs to broken or drafty windows, doors, and walls. Watch a video about how to locate your water shutoff. You may need a water meter key to open the meter box, which can be purchased at most hardware stores. If you cannot find your shutoff valve or if it is damaged, then you should be prepared to access the City shutoff valve in the meter box in an emergency. For renters, please consult with your property manager. For most homes, the property owner’s shutoff valve is on your side of the water meter at the meter box. Locate the water main shutoff valve and keep it clear of debris and obstacles at all times. Tips to prepare your pipes for freezing weather: Austin and Travis County AHAS subscribers in an area affected by an emergency or disaster will be able to receive an accessible alert message in ASL and English voice and text. To receive emergency alerts in American Sign Language (ASL) register through the City’s Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS), or for quick SMS registration text AHAS to (737) 241-3710.In an emergency, follow to get up to date emergency information in multiple languages.Sign up at Warn Central Texas to receive alerts for your neighborhood, letting you know when to take immediate action to stay safe.Download the Ready Central Texas phone application for iPhone or Android phones to get alerts and a digital copy of the Neighborhood Preparedness Guide.Stay informed by signing up for more information in several ways. Learn winter weather tips and more about emergency preparedness at. The key to being prepared before any emergency is to follow the four pillars of preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. Note: Austin Water’s 24-Hour Emergency Hotline can be reached at 51, Option 1 Emergency Weather Tips from Homeland Security and Emergency Management Sign up for Austin Water’s My ATX Water customer portal.Register for Austin Energy’s Outage Alerts by texting REG to 287846.Downloading the Ready Central Texas mobile app.Note: one meter key per person.Ĭustomers can pick up these supplies, while they last, at City of Austin Utilities Customer Service Centers (UCSC) in January:Ĭustomers are also urged to tune in for emergency alerts by: Because of the popularity of those events, customers are encouraged to arrive early to pick up supplies. ![]() The City provided winter weather preparedness items in November and demand was high. Meter keys, hose bib covers, hand-crank flashlights, emergency preparedness kit materials and winter preparedness tip sheets will be provided. Xin cảm ơn quý vị.Ĭity of Austin Utilities Help Customers Prepare for Winter Weather January 9, 2023ĪUSTIN-Austin Water, Austin Energy and the City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are helping customers take steps now to prepare for the upcoming winter season. Nếu quý vị gặp khó khăn với văn bản đã dịch của chúng tôi hoặc cần được hỗ trợ. Như với bất kỳ bản dịch bằng máy nào, ngữ cảnh và độ chính xác không thể được đảm bảo. Là một bộ phận của Thành phố Austin, Austin Energy sử dụng một công cụ trực tuyến, độc lập để cung cấp các bản dịch tự động (máy tính) trên các trang web của chúng tôi. Si tiene dificultades con nuestro texto traducido o necesita ayuda, llame al 51 o al 3-1-1 para hablar con un representante. Como cualquier traducción automática, no se puede garantizar el contexto y la precisión. Thank you.Ĭomo departamento de la Ciudad de Austin, Austin Energy utiliza una herramienta en línea independiente para proporcionar traducciones automáticas en nuestros sitios web. ![]() If you experience difficulty with our translated text or need assistance, please call 51 or 3-1-1 to speak with a representative. As with any machine translation, context and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy uses an independent, online tool to provide automated (machine) translations on our websites. ![]()
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