The first of the freezing temperatures have descended upon Austin. Remember PLANTS, PETS and PIPES!!
Here are a few helpful tips to protect your property:
Before Freezing Weather
• Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home.
• Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with Styrofoam cover, rags or paper.
• Make [...]
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Brrrr! Freeze Reminders
December 4th, 2009
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No Lake Austin Lowering in January
December 4th, 2009
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Due to current drought conditions, Lake Austin will not be lowered this winter as originally planned.
The City of Austin submitted a drawdown request to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in October, hoping that fall rains would increase water storage in lakes Travis and Buchanan and allow for an effective drawdown. However, as of Nov. [...]
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Crime and Safety Seminary (2009)
September 16th, 2009
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Crime and safety information from WANG’s Crime and Safety Seminar, including presentations by APD representatives concerning crime prevention, as well as information from local security companies and products for protecting your home.
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2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
April 30th, 2009
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[ April 28, 2009; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] A public meeting at Howson Branch Library has been scheduled on April 28, 2009 to get input from West Austin on the 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their concerns for potential hazards and ideas for mitigation in their neighborhoods and in Austin at large.
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