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Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Time: 7 pm
Location: 12429 Scofield Farms Dr., Parmer Woods Facility (map)The Austin Police Department conducts quarterly Commander’s Forum meetings in each APD district to share and discuss issues and concerns with residents and business owners, to improve the quality of life in that district.
There will be a guest speaker from 311. The forum will be followed by part three of the Neighborhood Watch “Train the Trainer” series.
Visit the APD District Representatives Home Page for more information about the new regions and district representatives.
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The following advisory was issued by the City of Austin:
Beginning Tuesday, September 6, Austin Water will enact Stage 2 Mandatory Watering Restrictions due to the exceptional drought in Central Texas.
Stage 2 Watering Restrictions are in line with the City’s Drought Contingency Plan which states, in part, that the City Manager may order additional water restrictions when the combined lake storage levels of Lakes Travis and Buchanan reaches 900,000 acre-feet. It is anticipated that the trigger will be reached next week.
The City of Austin believes it is necessary to implement additional restrictions to help ensure adequate water supply during the drought. To ensure that both residential and commercial customers follow restrictions, Austin Water staff will begin stepped-up enforcement.
Violations of mandatory watering restrictions will result in an official warning followed by a citation if the violation is not corrected. Citations will be issued in Municipal Court with fines set during Stage 2 at $475.
Please view the full advisory for additional information, including details of the restrictions.
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The following advisory was issued by the City of Austin today:
Due to the persistent dangerous fire hazard conditions in the Central Texas area, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is continuing the prohibition of building fires and smoking in the City’s parks system.
The ban includes the use of wood or charcoal barbecue pits, grills and smokers. Propane stoves are allowed in designated picnic areas only.
The continuation of this ban is necessary to ensure the safety of park patrons and to minimize the risk of wildfire in the department’s parks and greenbelts.
Fire hazard conditions will continue to be evaluated and the ban will be lifted when conditions allow.
(source: City of Austin)
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Thanks to Carol on Thrushwood for bringing this news to our attention.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will shut down the northbound US 183 to southbound Loop 1 direct connector ramp beginning at 9:00 PM Friday. The closure will allow crews to make repairs to sections of the structure that was damaged when a tanker truck overturned and burned last October. The accident resulted in superficial damage and did not compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.
An innovative hydro-demolition process will be implemented to improve the precision of removing the damaged concrete and speed up the repair process. The process uses high-pressure water to remove reinforced concrete on damaged structures. The underlying rebar remains undamaged after the process.
During the closure, traffic for southbound Loop 1 will be detoured onto the northbound access road to the turnaround at Capital of Texas Highway. Traffic will then return to southbound Loop 1 using the Capital of Texas entrance ramp.
The job is expected to cost around $320-thousand and traffic will be restored to normal no later than 5:00 AM Monday. Additional intermittent nightly closures will be necessary Sunday through Thursday nights to complete repairs on the concrete rail, bridge joints, deck drains and striping.
(Source: TxDOT)
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The following advisory was issued by the City of Austin today:
In response to a National Weather Service Heat Advisory for the Austin area, the City of Austin today activated its Special Operations Plan for Heat Emergencies which includes monitoring weather effects and increased public awareness outreach.
The heat advisory for all of South Central Texas and the Hill Country is from noon today until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5.
The City has initiated Phase 1 of its plan which focuses on monitoring at-risk populations for increased risk of heat-related illness. When the plan was activated, there were no marked increases in heat-related illness and/or injury reported at local hospitals or through emergency medical services calls.
Residents are encouraged to do the following to cope with the extreme heat:
- Stay cool – Keep your body temperature cool. Stay in air conditioning as much as possible. Wear light-weight clothing and take cool showers and baths. Check on those most vulnerable twice a day.
- Stay hydrated – Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during extreme heat. Drink more water than usual, especially if you are working or exercising outside. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
- Stay informed – Stay updated on local weather and watch for extreme heat alerts and tips. Learn the symptoms of heat illness at www.cdc.gov/nceh/extremeheat/warning.html. Learn more about extreme heat from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
Many Austin residents will utilize fans to keep cool during the extreme heat. For more information on how to effectively use fans, visit www.austintexas.gov/health. The City’s heat plan has two phases. If there is a need to activate Phase 2, the City will notify local media and post updates on the City website at www.austintexas.gov.
