Round Rock Storm Recovery Efforts: Resources Available

Round Rock TX

27 March, 2022

2:27 PM

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Press release from the Round Rock Chamber: March 22, 2022 The Round Rock Chamber is closely monitoring information provided by our stakeholders and community partners to provide as much information to our investors and the community as possible. Please see the information below on resources available for assistance and donation/volunteer opportunities. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available. The City of Round Rock will also continue to provide ongoing updates and information available to residents and businesses. If you need disaster recovery assistance, please see the following resources: HOW TO REPORT PROPERTY DAMAGE The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report damage to property by submitting a damage assessment survey using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT). Click on "March Severe Weather." The information provided in the survey helps emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that have occurred and helps officials determine if the damages meet federal requirements for various forms of disaster assistance, as well as identify any immediate resource needs. CENTRAL TEXAS RED CROSS The American Red Cross is responding to communities affected by Monday's storms. If your home was destroyed or significantly damaged during Monday's severe weather, and you need help, please call 800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org. POWER OUTAGE AND NATURAL GAS INFORMATION Multiple power outages have been reported throughout the City. Outages can be reported to Oncor by calling 888-313-4747, texting OUT to 66267 or via stormcenter.oncor.com. Do not approach downed power lines. If you encounter an intersection without power, treat it as a four-way stop, and then proceed with caution. If you smell natural gas, leave the area immediately and from a safe distance, call 911 and the Atmos Energy emergency number at 866-322-8667. ROUND ROCK ISD STORM DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES Round Rock ISD's counseling department and social workers are pulling resources together to help students and families in need. A list of those resources, including mental health services, is available in the Storm Disaster Relief Resource Document. In addition, Round Rock ISD Behavioral Health Services and Counseling Services will host a session for parents and guardians on "How to Talk to Kids After a Traumatic Event" this Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Redbud Elementary. If you would like to donate or volunteer to support recovery efforts, please see the following opportunities: AUSTIN DISASTER RELIEF NETWORK Austin Disaster Relief Network has opened the Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund to help residents impacted by the outbreak of tornadoes Monday night, March 21. Several twisters touched down around the Greater Austin area destroying homes and other structures across Williamson County, Bastrop County, and other communities. Donate here. CITY OF ROUND ROCK ACCEPTING DONATIONS The City of Round Rock is currently accepting donated items at the Dell Diamond Heritage Center (3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd.), which is also serving as central command for the disaster relief efforts. Items needed include bottled water, snacks, work gloves, paper towels, trash bags, and lawn trash bags. ROUND ROCK ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation (PIEF) is working to assist families by providing needed food and supplies. All donations will directly support Round Rock ISD students and families impacted by the storm. If you would like to donate funds to this effort, please visit their mobile donation website, select "Other" from the drop down menu and specify your donation as Tornado Relief. The Foundation is also working with principals to identify needs and get food, blankets, mattresses and other necessities to families. If you would like to donate physical items the list includes the following items: pull tab canned meals, individually wrapped snacks (goldfish, chips, pretzels, etc.), chicken and tuna pouches, JIF to go containers, individual cereal boxes, packages of small bottled water, blankets, air mattresses, and hygiene kits (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste:, deodorant, etc.). Donations through PIEF will be collected at their office, 595 Round Rock West Drive, Suite 404, Round Rock 78681, every day this week between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Opportunities to Volunteer: Volunteers can meet at the Dell Diamond staging area in the front parking lot to help collect and distribute donated items. Volunteer information will continue to be updated here. For other inquiries, please send an email here. This press release was produced by the Round Rock Chamber. The views expressed are the author's own.