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Austin's Emergency Operations Center is going dark on winter storm updates. They're saying 'stay tuned' for info on how the city is handling things, which isn't exactly reassuring when the weather's bad.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 24 mentions in the last 30 days, 53 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The approved amendments allocate over $1.7 million in ongoing costs for the new office.
Residents seeking specialized emergency responses for mental health and non-police crises.
The Austin Police Department, which loses oversight of civilian call-takers.
Aims to spur hotel development and economic activity, with potential long-term revenue benefits for the city.
Will improve radio communication for city and county public safety agencies.
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The sirens will go off at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15 and sound continuously for five minutes.