The series of winter storms left millions of Texans in a crisis. With power outages, home damages, inaccessibility to clean water and hot meals, Austinites have united during this troubling time to help those in need.
If you want to assist those impacted by the winter storms or if you need help, check out some of the resources available to you.
UPDATE: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED
- On Tuesday, February 23, Austin Water lifted the citywide boil water notice
- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality tested the city’s tap water and passed all regulatory standards
- Tap water is now safe to drink and use for cooking
- Check out this boil water map to look up specific locations
Austin Water has lifted the boil water notice for all customers. Customers no longer need to boil water used for drinking, cooking and, making ice. #AustinWater #ThankYouAustin pic.twitter.com/B6VB2FufNp
— Austin Water (@AustinWater) February 23, 2021
WATER DISTRIBUTION
- Supplies of water and food are being distributed to the public thanks to restaurants, local companies and disaster relief organizations.
- The City of Austin shared a water distribution map, find a convenient location near you
- All sites will provide free water on a first come, first served basis
- While supplies last
- You will be asked to open your trunk or unlock vehicle doors so volunteers can place the water for you
- If you attend on foot, bring a large bag or cart to hold cases of water
- The City of Austin shared a water distribution map, find a convenient location near you
WATER DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS FEBRUARY 25 AT 9AM
- Nelson Field, 7105 Berkman Drive
- Onion Creek Soccer Complex, 5600 E. William Cannon Dr.
- Gilbert Elementary School, 5412 Gilbert Rd.
- Lago Vista City Hall, 5803 Thunderbird, Lago Vista, TX 78645
- Village of Point Venture Offices, 411 Lohman Ford Road, Leander, TX 78645
- Jones Brothers Park, 10301 Lakeside Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Meals will be provided at these locations on Feb 25-26 while supplies last
- Millennium Youth Complex – 12pm – 8pm
- 1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702
- Drive-thru preferred; Walk-ups accepted too
- Mission Church
- 2120 N Mays St #290 Round Rock, TX 78664
- POSTPONED
NEED TO SHOWER OR DO LAUNDRY?
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is helping those who need to take a shower or wash their laundry. They have a sign-up sheet available on their site, see availability and sign up now.
- Showers are 30 minute time slots
- Bring your own towel and toiletries
- Laundry slots are 2 hours each
- Bring your own detergent
- One slot per family per day
WHERE TO VOLUNTEER
- Austin Disaster Relief
- need help cleaning homes and clearing debris from the storms
- Winter Weather Response Team Volunteer
- helping those affected from winter storm
- Central Texas Food Bank
- seeking assistance for mobile food pantry, kitchen, garden, and warehouse
- Amplified Sound Coalition and Texas Music Workforce Coalition
- distributing hot meals, supplies, picking up and handing out water
- Austin Latino Coalition
- Packing food, distributing hot meals
- Brighter Bites Produce Distribution
- Help distributing boxes of fresh produce to families in need via contactless drive thru/walk up lines
- Where: Norman-Sims Elementary, Austin Achieve Elementary, and Woodridge Elementary
AUSTINITES NEED YOUR HELP
- Make a donation to help those in need of food, water, shelter, clothing:
