Dear Neighbors,

As you are likely aware, today Austin Public Health received confirmation of several presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in the Austin-Travis County area.

Austin Public Health and other City and County departments have been preparing for this development, and I have confidence that they will continue to do all they can to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our area.

The situation regarding coronavirus continues to evolve, so please visit  www.austintexas.gov/covid19  for the most up-to-date information about Austin and Travis County. I am receiving regular updates from our city management and will communicate important information through this e-list or on the District 9 Facebook page.

A few community resources and ways to help :
 
  • Austin Energy has suspended utility disconnections for those unable to pay bills. Visit the Austin Energy website or call 512-494-9400 for more information.
 
  • Austin Independent School District (AISD) distributed curbside meals for children at sites across the city today (March 13) and will do so again if schools continue to be closed after Spring Break. Visit AISD’s page for updates about school closures and other resources.

 
  • Many of our local businesses and workers in the hospitality industry are struggling to pay bills in the wake of SXSW’s cancellation. This KUT list offers a variety of ways to support individuals and businesses, including the “Stand With Austin” and “Banding Together” funds.


  • Consider donating to We are Blood to safeguard the blood and platelet supply for Central Texans. 

Though these are challenging days, Austinites are resilient, and I know we will continue to look for opportunities to assist one another in facing this unprecedented situation.

I am grateful to all of you who have reached out to share your ideas. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if my staff and I can be of assistance.


Kathie Tovo
Council Member District 9