Good evening Equity Action Team,
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm, I have been very fortunate that I both have shelter and my power has stayed on. I know most of our community has not had the same luck. I'm including some information here as community orgs, the City and AISD work to keep our people safe, warm, and fed during this time.
Power is likely to be out for people at least into Thursday, and only essential City operations will be functional until then as we work to restore service and conserve energy. Stay safe and stay warm, and take care of yourself and your neighbors.
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Warm Weather Shelters
For anyone without power, heat, or in need of a place to get warm and safe, the City is currently operating four warming centers, and are urged to avoid trying to stay warm in their cars. The locations are:
- Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square Dr, Austin, TX 78744
- Northeast Early College High School, 7104 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX
- Del Valle High School, 5201 Ross Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617
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Cash Donations Needed
The Community Resilience Trust are currently accepting donations supporting the efforts of a number of community organizations working to connect, transport and provide our unhoused neighbors with shelter and resources to get through the night. Please Donate at this link, and also help support Sister Christina Muhammad and the Ten Thousand Fearless First Responders who have been out working directly with unhoused folks since Thursday. You can donate via CashApp: $muhammadchristina or through Paypal: tenkfearlessfirstresponders@yahoo.com
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Volunteers Needed for Cold Weather Shelters
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