Thanks Nelly! We got power today!!!
Sheila
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On Feb 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM, Nelly P Ramirez <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Also finally found an update on warming centers that are available for
anyone that is looking for some respite and feels safe on the roads. They are
expected to open even more today. List of centers that are South below but
please call number to verify procedures and recs. Dittmar is the closest one
to the neighborhood. These are public so I am assuming there are screening
and masking requirements on your way in. Please call 512-305-4233 for more
info.
Dittmar Red center: 1009 W Dittmar Rd
S. Austin Rec Center: 1100 Cumberland Rd
Palmer Events Center: 900 Barton Springs Rd
- nelly
On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:43 AM, margaret & pat roach
<margaretpatroach@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you, Becky, for being a good neighbor! We have power & therefore are
fine albeit cool indoors w/ thermo set on 66. We picked up groceries Sat
morn & have plenty food. All good!
…..Margaret on Queenswood
On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:38 AM, Rebecca Klier (Redacted sender "rklier" for
DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Are there any neighbors out there in need of anything? Charging devices,
water, sleeping bags, coolers for food.... There are many in our
neighborhood willing to help-we have a large list on FB but I know some on
this list may not be on there. Please reach out and let us know if help is
needed.
Becky
9007 Comburg Dr
rebecca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
deutschemexicana.weebly.com
instagram.com/deutschemexicana
On Feb 15, 2021, at 6:10 PM, Nelly P Ramirez <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
FYI and some phone numbers to call and get some help if needed.
nelly
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From: "Ann Kitchen, District 5" <district5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Cold Weather Update
Date: February 15, 2021 at 4:54:32 PM CST
To: nelly.ramirez@xxxxxx
Reply-To: district5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Council Member Ann Kitchen
District 5, Austin, Texas
February 15, 2021
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Cold Weather Updates
Dear Neighbors,
I wanted to send this update (below) to you all with what info we have on
the current energy situation from Austin Energy. It is likely that for
many in our city, power outages will persist throughout the night and
into tomorrow afternoon.
If you feel like you are not safe and need emergency assistance, please
call 9-1-1.
Austin Cold Weather Shelters are open 24/7. For more information, call
512-305-ICEE (4233).
If you do still have power, please do what you can to conserve energy by
turning off and unplugging any unessential electronics.
For those without power who are unable to find alternative shelter,
please do what you can to keep warm:
Layer up with clothing
Keep doors and windows closed and put towels or blankets under doors to
prevent heat loss
Keep refrigerators and freezers close
Do NOT use gas stove or oven for heat
Keep your phone as charged as possible
Track your outage through Austin Energy
If safe, go to an alternative location for heat
Road conditions are unsafe and temperatures tonight will be dangerously
cold, so please take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Best Regards,
Ann Kitchen
City Council, District 5
For immediate release:
Feb. 15, 2021
Contact: Communications@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
UPDATE: What you need to know about Austin Energy’s outage situation
We are in the midst of a Texas electric grid emergency where conservation
of energy is critical. This is an evolving situation, and we are adapting
to new conditions and new information as the emergency continues. We will
continue to provide updates as we have them. We are unable to provide
individual interviews at this time. Here’s what we know so far.
Why Some Customers Have Power
Because Austin Energy was mandated by ERCOT to shed so much load to help
reduce demand, non-critical load circuits are without power. The parts of
our service area experiencing outages are based on the status of the
circuit they’re on. Areas with power likely share a circuit with a
critical load circuit. Critical load circuits include hospitals, control
centers, 911, the airport and water/wastewater plants and are not subject
to outages.
Why We Can’t Rotate Outages
The large amount of electricity demand we’ve had to reduce has impacted
our ability to rotate outages among customers and some of our customers
have been without power since early Monday morning. In normal
emergencies, we rotate outages throughout our service area.
Unfortunately, we are unable to rotate outages at this time because there
are no other available non-critical load circuits to put into outage
rotation. The bottom line is that electric load must be reduced statewide
in order to fully restore service across the ERCOT grid, and Austin
Energy is following ERCOT’s direction.
Record Energy Use Across Texas
This emergency stems from the ongoing, prolonged and widespread frigid
weather occurring across the state. This is causing the state-wide
electric system — managed by ERCOT — to be strained by high demand and
low operating reserves. Operating reserves are low when the capacity of
available resources, such as power plants, only slightly exceeds
anticipated customer demand across the ERCOT system.
An emergency can also be caused by a sudden drop in generation, due to
one or more sudden and unplanned power plant outages caused by extreme
weather such as a severe freeze.
When Power Will be Restored
ERCOT has stated outages may last through tomorrow afternoon. ERCOT will
let utilities, including Austin Energy, know when we can start restoring
power to customers. We will follow their guidance and will operate safely
to restore as many customers as we can, being mindful of outage duration.
However, this is an ongoing weather emergency. The ice and road
conditions are still a factor and the safety of our crews and customers
is top of mind.
Cold Load Pickup
When power is restored, circuits can become overloaded because of lights,
electronics and thermostats left on prior to the outage. This is called
cold load pickup and can cause a second outage. Customers currently
without power can help us avoid cold load pickup by:
Turning off their thermostats.
Turning off or unplugging any fixtures or appliances.
Only leaving on one light to indicate when the power is back on.
Watch the City of Austin multi-department news conference from earlier
this afternoon (including remarks from Austin Energy General Manager
Jackie Sargent).
You can follow grid conditions at ercot.com.
Please continue to monitor Austin Energy on Twitter, Facebook and our
website for updates.
CONTACT US
512-978-2105
City Council Member Ann Kitchen - District5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Constituent Liaison - Dora.Anguiano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Policy Advisor - Jason.Lopez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sr Policy Advisor - Ken.Craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chief of Staff - Donna.Tiemann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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