Hi All,
We are going to attempt a store run later today (wherever we can find that is
open) and are happy to grab whatever we can find for whoever needs it, and
deliver. Please email or text us directly if there’s something we can pick up
for you or a neighbor. We’re going to try around 3pm if we can.
Alison.clarkbinford@xxxxxxxxx
Will.binford@xxxxxxxxx
214-514-3350 (Alison)
214-801-6610 (Will)
-Alison
On Feb 17, 2021, at 9:21 AM, Rebecca Klier <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
It seems that many are running out of firewood and essentials and still
without power. What can those of us with power do to help you? Please reach
out. There are many willing and ready to help. If you are on a street without
power please give a shout out to someone close by.
On Feb 16, 2021, at 1:29 PM, Sheila Gordon <sheilamg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Thanks Nelly! We got power today!!!
Sheila
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On Feb 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM, Nelly P RamirezAlso finally found an update on warming centers that are available for
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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 RamirezFYI and some phone numbers to call and get some help if needed.
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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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