The City of Austin, Interfaith Action of Central Texas, and others are coming together for a virtual memorial service to remember those who have died. “Remembrance for Those We’ve Lost” will stream live on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 3 PM. You’ll be able to join us on our Microsoft Teams webinar or Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department’s YouTube & Facebook pages. The event is free and open to the public. This interfaith service of secular and non-secular memorials will honor and give thanks to the lives of the many people who have died and the families and loved ones affected. At the beginning of the service, 3pm, we invite you to ring your congregation’s bells in remembrance of those lost to COVID-19.
Need to make emergency repairs following the winter storm? Permitting options now available. The City of Austin Development Service Department. has a new webpage with information about emergency repairs. Visit the new webpage here or contact the customer service team at 512-974-1500, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, for answers to specific questions.
Texas residents in many areas of the state are now able to apply for federal assistance if they were affected by the historic and devastating winter storms this week. To get assistance information visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or call 800-621-3362. Phone lines run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
