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Winter is coming
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by Tai Moses
Sure, it’s balmy outside now, but colder, harsher weather is on the way. Just remember these three little words: Winter Storm Uri. No one wants to relive that nightmare, especially Austin Energy, Austin Water and the city’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The three departments are helping Austinites prepare for the coming winter by handing out emergency supplies like meter keys, hose bib covers, hand-crank flashlights, preparedness kits and winter tip sheets. The items can be picked up – while supplies last – at Utilities Customer Service Centers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:
- North UCSC, 8716 Research Blvd., Ste. 115, Tuesday, Nov. 29, and Tuesday, Jan. 10
- East UCSC, Rosewood-Zaragosa Center, 2800 Webberville Road, Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday, Jan. 11
- South UCSC, 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 100, Thursday, Dec. 1, and Thursday, Jan. 12
Find more weather preparedness tips from the city here.
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