Austin's Emergency Operations Center is going dark on winter storm updates. They're saying 'stay tuned' for info on how the city is handling things, which isn't exactly reassuring when the weather's bad.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 30 mentions in the last 30 days, 14 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
Costs associated with land acquisition and tower construction.
All Austin residents who rely on city water services.
The property owner from whom the land is acquired via eminent domain.
Austin Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on popular Rainey Street Sunday.
Recovery efforts are underway after a Lake Travis swimmer failed to resurface, according to a social media post from Austin-Travis County EMS.
Officials said several heat-related calls have lead to hospitalizations.
Austin-Travis County EMS noted a spike in heat-related emergencies, responding to a total of 132 calls for the month of July so far.
The fire happened Wednesday afternoon at 300 S. Congress Ave.
Central Texans Encouraged to Prepare for Extreme Heat City of Austin (.gov)
Austin firefighters responded to a fire near the Embassy Suites hotel, near S. Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive, Wednesday afternoon.
AFD uses open floodgates to train for swift water rescues.
After an hours-long investigation which led to a SWAT response Monday morning in northeast Austin, police have not apprehended a suspect, the agency said during a media briefing.
The summertime heat is back, along with much drier weather this week. Floodgate operations continue after last week's flooding rain. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
The nonprofit is helping move animals from overwhelmed shelters in the flood zone and directly helping pet owners.
Newly installed flood warning systems were put to the test Thursday morning as historic rainfall hit the same Hill Country areas where more than 100 died in the July 4 floods a year ago.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With heavy rain blanketing much of the Hill Country, and a Flood Watch in effect for Central Texas, some areas are activating outdoor warning sirens to alert residents -- while others still draw up plans needed for eventual funding a...
A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Central Texas, including the Austin metro, as heavy rain falls across the area.
Austin firefighters responded to an apartment fire Tuesday at a complex in north Austin, evacuating residents as crews put out the fire.
Heavy rain continues to redevelop over parts of Central Texas this morning. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
As flood threats continue across parts of South Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! has activated emergency response efforts to support animal shelters affected by the inclement weather.
Rain, flash floods spark Central Texas road closures. Here's where MySA
Flash flood risk continues as heavy rain falls across Central Texas KXAN Austin
A 911 caller reported that they had three friends who were sleeping or camping under the bridge and was concerned for their wellbeing.
This issue focuses on how police, fire, and ambulance services deal with self-driving cars when they need to respond to emergencies. It's about making sure AVs don't get in the way or create new dangers for first responders.
The city is considering acquiring land through eminent domain to build a communications tower crucial for public safety radio coverage across the city and county.
An update was provided on the Austin-Travis County Enabling Ordinance, which governs emergency medical services. Changes could affect how EMS operates and is regulated.
The committee discussed how Austin-Travis County EMS is working to hire and keep paramedics and EMTs. This is crucial for ensuring timely emergency medical response across the city.
Austin Water presented its plans for managing emergencies, ensuring residents have access to safe water during critical events.
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