power outage update from ERCOT
Oncor reports that yesterday ERCOT directed it and other utilities to begin restoring power previously dropped from the electric grid.
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Water Main Breaks Under Repair in Richardson
City repair crews continue working on a high volume of water main breaks across the city. Many of the lines that are broken have redundant routes that allow water to continue to flow through other lines, but some homes will experience temporary outages where alternate lines are not available.
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City Hall Fountain Freezes, Makes interNational News
The fountain that serves as the centerpiece of City Hall’s Fountain Plaza made national news this week when an Associated Press photograph of the frozen fountain was shown on several national newscasts and websites including Fox Business, Yahoo News and the Washington Post, among others. In the widely shared photo, a Parks and Recreation staff member is seen standing in the fountain as he works to break the ice and keep the water circulating.
Read Morestay warm safely during winter weather event
As the cold temperatures continue to blanket the area causing many people to find warmth, a reminder about keeping you and your family safe.
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City Facilities extend closures through friday
The closure of all nonessential City facilities has been extended through this Friday due to record-breaking electric demand and reduced power generation because of the extreme winter weather.
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Water Conservation Needed
North Texas Municipal Water District Requests Immediate Curtailment of Non-Essential Water Use Exceptional Water Demands Severely Stressing Water Production in Region.
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Trash, Recycling and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) Resumes Feb. 22
All trash, recycling and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) services will resume Monday next week.
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know the signs of hypothermia
Hypothermia is a serious health hazard that occurs when body temperature is lowered too much. Everyone needs to be careful.
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Warming Centers Available
The Richardson Fire Department has opened warming centers at some facilities and the Police Department Headquarters has opened to offer a place for people to retreat from extreme cold being experienced in the area.
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oncor: Latest Power Supply Update
We just received an update from Oncor regarding the rotating power outages.
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