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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: Jun. 03, 2025
Contact: Austin Energy Communications     512-322-6514

Austin resident attends event at customer service center

Learn about emergency preparedness, efficiency and sustainability at June 4 and 5 events

Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Resource Recovery, the City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and other city departments are joining forces this summer to help customers with emergency preparedness, efficiency, and sustainability. 
 
Information, demonstrations and giveaway items will be offered at two utility customer service centers June 4-5.

Customers can pick up a Solar Power Bank courtesy of Austin Energy and low-flow shower heads courtesy of Austin Water. Austin Resource Recovery is providing reusable shopping bags and BPI-certified compostable bags. The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will share Neighborhood Preparedness Guides to help individuals and families make a plan before an emergency. Quantities are limited, so please arrive early.

Customers can pick up these supplies, while they last, at COA Utilities Customer Service Centers  this week: 
 
UCSC — North 
8716 Research Blvd., Suite 115 
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 
8 -11 a.m., or while supplies last 
 
UCSC — South 
1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Suite 100 
Wednesday, June 5, 2025 
8 -11 a.m., or while supplies last 


Austin Energy Helps You Get Ready for Emergency Weather

Extreme weather happens year-round, so prepare now for Austin’s hottest months. Austin Energy offers lots of online resources to help you prepare.

  • Learn what to do and where to find the information you need in case of an outage.
  • Get tools and tips to help lower utility bills and save energy during warm weather.
  • Find out about Customer Assistance Program utility bill discounts and the Medically Vulnerable Registry.
  • Get information on free home energy efficiency improvements available for qualifying customers from Austin Energy’s Weatherization program.


Austin Water Encourages Summer Conservation

As drought conditions continue, it’s important that we all help conserve our precious resources. Austin Water wants to help you save money this summer with simple conservation tips.

  • Water your lawn only on your assigned day and times. We are currently in Stage 2 Watering Restrictions. Always check the website for current schedules.
  • Take shorter showers (five minutes). If you take a bath, fill the tub half full.
  • Install faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads
  • Join the My ATX Water Customer Portal to view water use data and get alerts from Austin Water. More at myatxwater.org.


Austin Resource Recovery Promotes Sustainability

Sustainability matters more than ever. Austin Resource Recovery will share tips on composting and recycling properly and staying updated on collection services during an emergency.

  • Compost spoiled food and food scraps in your green composting cart.
  • Recycle empty plastic, glass and metal food containers in your blue recycling cart.
  • Download the Austin Recycles app and sign up for service alerts to stay updated on collection services during an emergency.
  • Use the 'What Do I Do With...' tool in the Austin Recycles app to find out how to dispose of an item properly.
  • Learn more about recycling and composting at austinrecycles.com.


Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management Encourages Summer Emergency Preparedness

Summers in Austin bring potential for a variety of weather-related emergencies. From wildfires to extreme heat to hurricanes, it is important to be prepared.

  • Follow the four pillars of preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed.
  • Learn tips for preparing for emergencies of summer at readycentraltexas.org and begin building your emergency preparedness kit today.
  • Stay informed by signing up to receive information in a variety of ways or following us on social media.
  • Sign up at WarnCentralTexas.org to receive alerts, letting you know when to take immediate action to stay safe.
  • In an emergency, follow www.austintexas.gov/alerts to get up to date emergency information in 14 languages.
  • Follow @AustinHSEM on Facebook and X
  • Receive emergency alerts in American Sign Language (ASL). Register through the City’s Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS), or for quick SMS registration text AHAS to (737) 241-3710. Austin and Travis County AHAS subscribers will be able to receive an accessible alert message in ASL and English voice and text. 

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