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.
AUSTIN DISASTER RELIEF WILL DISTRIBUTE FREE CLOTHING, FOOD & SUPPLIES
- WHEN:
- On Friday, March 12, clothing items will be distributed to those affected by the winter storm
- 9AM-8PM
- WHERE
- 905 S. Capital of Texas Hwy – Austin, TX 78746 (everyone MUST register. No walk-ups)
- REGISTER FOR A PICK-UP TIME
- Austin Disaster Relief will have items for men and woman + 600 Care Kits filled with food, hygiene supplies, PPE, and hydration kits
- Families can get 3 sets of clothing per family member
- Family members MUST BE PRESENT
- Families will be allowed to pick up clothing for one additional family member not present
- First-come-first-served basis
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
- Austin Water is coordinating with community organizations and other city departments to ensure residents have access to water.
- See locations
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:
