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About 265,000 Austin Energy customers lost power during this week's winter storm, as ice-laden trees and branches toppled power lines across the city.
View ArticleMás de 140,000 clientes de Austin Energy no tienen electricidad. No está...
Originalmente, el Austin Energy dijo que la falta de energía duraría de 12 a 24 horas, pero ahora dicen que puede que no sea resuelto hasta el viernes por la noche. Los equipos de reparación han sido...
View ArticleIce-covered trees fell on Austin roads. The city doesn’t want your help...
The city is asking people to call 311 instead of removing debris on the public right-of-way.
View Article'Chasing our tails': Why it's taking so long to get the power back on in Austin
Austin Energy crews have been dealing with frozen tree limbs — and even whole trees — tangled in the power lines.
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View ArticleAustin Water asks for conservation – but says don't expect (another)...
Austin Water has called for three citywide boil-water notices in the last five years. Officials say customers shouldn't expect that after this week's freeze.
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Equipos de Austin Energy han estado lidiando con ramas congeladas — y hasta arboles completos — enredados en los cables de electricidad.
View ArticleAustin Energy is 'cautiously optimistic' about repairs, but 110,000 customers...
Throughout the winter storm and power outages, the City of Austin has come under fire for a lack of sufficient communication. Mayor Kirk Watson began Friday morning's press conference by apologizing.
View ArticleWhy did this ice storm cause so many power outages in Austin?
The city has experienced ice storms in the past, but this week's wrecked local power lines like never before. Austin's tree-trimming policy and climate change played a big role.
View ArticleAustin Energy es "cautelosamente optimista" sobre las reparaciones, pero...
Durante la tormenta invernal y falta de electricidad, la Ciudad de Austin ha estado bajo críticas por falta de suficiente comunicación. El alcalde Kirk Watson empezó la conferencia de prensa el Viernes...
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Advice on when to document, what’s covered by renter’s insurance, and what to do if your neighbor’s tree has fallen into your yard.
View ArticleHow to care for trees damaged by the Texas ice storm
When in doubt, call in an expert to take a look, Texas A&M Forestry expert says.
View ArticlePower outages can cause food to spoil. Here's how to handle perishable goods.
As Austinities are trying to stay warm, they're also trying to keep their food cold. Here's how to properly store your food during a power outage and assess whether it's safe to eat.
View ArticleAustin and Travis County issuing disaster declarations in wake of winter storm
Making an official disaster declaration can help the local governments access funds from FEMA for recovery efforts. It will also allow for additional state support.
View ArticleSome Austin traffic signals are still dark, making intersections more dangerous
Stoplights won't come back on until the power is restored.
View Article'Nothing we can do': Austinites who still don't have power are feeling hopeless
More than 100,000 Austin Energy customers didn't have electricity as the sun set Friday. They're filling beds with stuffed animals to keep warm, putting in contacts by candlelight and storing groceries...
View ArticleWarmer weather helps restoration efforts, but thousands still lack power in...
The city-owned utility had no estimate on when power would be fully restored.
View ArticleIt could be another week before some Austin Energy customers get power back
"We are now focusing on the most complicated & time-consuming restoration efforts. Incoming wind & rain will pose additional challenges," the utility said in a tweet. General Manager Jackie...
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