Austin Launches Website For Those Affected By Ice Storm

Austin TX

26 February, 2021

4:47 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — The City of Austin has launched a new website to support local residents and business owners whose properties were damaged during February's winter storm. The city announced in a news release on Wednesday the website — www.austintexas.gov/atxrepairs — will offer information about plumbers, electricians, and other contractors; code compliance and service requests; the City's emergency permitting process; homeowner's funding assistance; and federal and local assistance programs. "Our top priority continues to be helping our community recover from the devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri," City Manager Spencer Cronk said in the news release. "We believe providing this information in one easily accessible location will help our community repair their properties quickly and safely." The City of Austin launched www.austintexas.gov/atxrepairs this week to support local residents and business owners whose properties were damaged in the recent winter storm. (Screenshot of the city of Austin's winter repair website). The city said it is partnering with multiple governmental agencies and community groups to maintain this list of critical resources for Austin residents and business owners. City staff will update the website as new information and resources become available, the release said. Residents are encouraged to visit the City of Austin's Cold Weather Emergency Resources web page at austintexas.gov/weatherinfo for more information on water and food distribution, utility outages and services and cold weather shelters. RELATED COVERAGE: City of Austin Passes Ordinances For Winter Storm Recovery Round Rock Waives Water Consumption Charges For Some Residents Austin Bakery Pays It Forward Following Devastating Winter Storm