Austin, Travis County activate EOC and extend sheltering as winter storm approaches

Jan 8, 2025

City and county officials activated the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center, shifted cold-weather shelters to 24-hour operations and urged residents to use local alert systems as a band of cold and rain moves through the area.

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Mayor (City of Austin) and Travis County officials on Friday urged Austinites to prepare for a period of cold, rainy weather and announced operational changes to support people who are vulnerable to the cold.

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