Sign up for outage alerts with your electric provider before a winter storm hits. That way you get notified automatically if your power goes out or comes back on — without having to keep checking. What to know Austin Energy outage alerts: austinenergy.com/ae/outages/get-outage-alerts Austin Energy outage map: outagemap.austinenergy.com Bluebonnet Electric customers: bluebonnet.coop/outages Pedernales Electric Cooperative customers: pec.coop/your-service/outage-center/ Details

For official weather forecasts, storm warnings, and winter weather advisories for the Austin area, go straight to the source: the US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio office. What to know Website: weather.gov Covers the Austin-San Antonio Texas region Details The National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio office at weather.gov is where official forecasts and active warnings for this region are published. This is the most reliable source for knowing what is coming

Follow these official City of Austin accounts for real-time updates during winter weather — shelter openings, road closures, public health guidance, and more. What to know @austintexasgov @austinhsem (also @AustinHSEM) @austinpublichealth (also @AusPublicHealth) @austinfiredepartment (also @austinfiredept) Details These official City of Austin accounts are active during weather emergencies and post real-time updates on shelter availability, road conditions, public safety, and

TXDOT runs a toll-free phone line with up-to-date road conditions and weather information for roads across Texas. No internet needed — just call before you drive. What to know Toll-free number: 1-800-452-9292 Statewide road conditions and weather information Updated regularly by TXDOT Details Call 1-800-452-9292 before heading out in winter weather to hear current road conditions and weather updates across Texas. TXDOT staff update this line regularly, so the information stay

Austin and Travis County residents who are Deaf or hard of hearing can sign up to receive emergency alerts in American Sign Language through the City's Accessible Hazard Alert System. Registration takes less than a minute. What to know Register through the City's Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS) Quick SMS registration: text AHAS to (737) 241-3710 Alerts are delivered in ASL and English voice and text Available to Austin and Travis County residents in areas affected by an

During an emergency, the City of Austin publishes up-to-date safety information in multiple languages at one place online. Share this link with anyone in your community who may need it in a language other than English. What to know Visit www.austintexas.gov/alerts for emergency information in multiple languages Updated during active emergencies Details When an emergency is active, www.austintexas.gov/alerts is updated with current information available in multiple languages

Want to know the moment something is happening in your neighborhood? Sign up for Warn Central Texas alerts and get notified directly when conditions in your area require immediate action. What to know Sign up through Warn Central Texas to receive alerts specific to your neighborhood Alerts tell you when to take immediate action to stay safe Search "Warn Central Texas" to find the sign-up page Details Warn Central Texas sends localized emergency alerts straight to you, so you

The READYCENTRALTX app is a free tool built for Central Texas residents to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies — including winter storms. Download it now, before you need it. What to know Free — available for iPhone and Android Includes interactive checklists, videos, and electronic guides More information at: https://www.austintexas.gov/readycentraltexas/stay-informed#app Details The READYCENTRALTX app gives you critical guidance and resources to help you stay sa

If the power goes out, NOAA Weather Radio keeps broadcasting. A battery-powered weather radio is one of the most reliable ways to stay informed during a winter storm when your phone and internet may not be working. What to know NOAA Weather Radio covers the Austin area Channel 1 on weather alert radios Radio frequency: 162.400 More information at weather.gov Details NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts continuous weather alerts for the Austin area. Tune in on channel 1 of a weather

Every Austin Parks and Library facility is open as a warming center during normal operating hours. No sign-up required — just walk in. This weekend, three library branches are staying open late to give people more time to get warm. What to know Any Austin Parks or Library facility is a warming center during normal operating hours Service animals are welcome in all City facilities Three branches have extended hours on Saturday, Jan 24 and Sunday, Jan 25: 8 AM to 5 PM Extended

Before you get in the car, check the roads. Conditions can change fast in winter weather, and a few minutes of checking can make a big difference in keeping you safe. What to know Check road conditions before driving at ReadyCentralTexas.org Also check DriveTexas for statewide road conditions Before driving: verify tire pressure and tread, and keep an emergency kit in your vehicle Details Head to ReadyCentralTexas.org for current road and weather conditions in the Austin are

If you or someone you know needs a warm place to sleep tonight, the City of Austin's Cold Weather Shelter is open. Here is how to get there and what to expect when you arrive. What to know Call 512-972-5055 for shelter information and access Register at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road, between 6 PM and 8 PM Bus routes serving OTC: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 801 If buses stop running, call 311 and request a ride to the shelter — transportation will be arranged More