Austin City Council issues multiple proclamations on flood safety, trans wellness, youth services and public utilities

Austin City Council members on April 24 issued a series of ceremonial proclamations recognizing flood safety work, local wellness and community groups, and a longtime Austin Energy executive.

Vanessa Fuentes, Austin’s mayor pro tem, presented a proclamation proclaiming April Flood Safety Awareness Week and highlighted city efforts and events to boost readiness. “Since day 1, flood preparedness has been a top priority of mine,” Fuentes said, and she announced the city’s first Flood Safety Fest scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at noon at L.L. Campbell Elementary School. Fuentes also said the council has worked to bring “an innovative pilot program to help with flood insurance for our families in need,” but did not provide further details on the program’s design or funding during the ceremony.

Jorge Morales, director of the Watershed Protection Department, accepted the proclamation on the department’s behalf and described routine department work that reduces flood risk. “They monitor and close the roads during heavy rains. They review proposed development for complete compliance with regulations,” Morales said,…