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Emergency Preparedness Workshop Tomorrow |
Space is still available for a special citizen emergency preparedness workshop happening tomorrow (Saturday, August 28) from 8 a.m. through noon at the Lakeway Police Department (1941 Lohmans Crossing Road). The presenter and host is Paul Harvey, the City's emergency management coordinator. The workshop will feature tips on preparing your family for an emergency; from floods, tornadoes, fires, to even another winter weather event. There will also be an opportunity for families to create their own emergency preparedness plan. If you're interested in attending, please register by CLICKING HERE before 5 p.m. today. If you still have questions or issues with registering, please email us at [email protected].
The workshop takes place just before National Preparedness Month, which kicks off in September. If you're not able to attend the workshop this weekend, there are many resources available online to help prepare for an emergency. Just visit ready.gov for some additional helpful information.
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No Cliff Jumping at City Park |
As a friendly reminder, cliff jumping off ledges at Lakeway City Park is prohibited by city ordinance. There have been instances of individuals jumping off elevated ledges in the park, which could cause severe injuries depending on the lake level. Rocks and ledges below the water level can be difficult to see. Cliff jumping and/or diving at Lakeway City Park could result in a fine up to $2,000.
Cliff jumping can be dangerous in any area. In locations where it is allowed on Lake Travis, it's extremely important that every cliff jumper prepares and surveys the area before attempting a jump. Never jump without knowing how deep the water is from the surface. It's also important to be aware of possible debris that could be hidden just below the water line. If the cliff is 40 feet or more in height, it's not recommended for anyone to attempt a jump. It's important to follow basic safety rules. Cliff jumpers/divers have either died or have had life-altering injuries due to risky attempts at locations.
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Governor Abbott issued a new statewide Order earlier this week indicating that no government entity can compel any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, state agencies and political subdivisions cannot adopt or enforce measures that require an individual to provide, as a condition of receiving any service or entering any place, documentation regarding an individual's vaccination status for any COVID-19 vaccine. However, the Order does not limit the ability of a nursing home, state supported living center, assisted living facility or long-term care facility to require documentation of a resident's vaccination status. CLICK HERE to read the full Order.
Travis County also issued an updated Order this week relating to COVID-19 for schools and the community. The Order encourages those to continue to wear face coverings for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, and keep at least three feet of physical distance from others. CLICK HERE to read the full Order.
Travis County remains in Stage 5 of the Austin Public Health risk-based guidelines. The guidelines recommend all individuals, whether vaccinated or not vaccinated, wear a proper face covering when engaging with others not from your household. The guidelines also recommend those not vaccinated avoid gatherings and activities unless essential.
Travis County continues to offer multiple COVID-19 vaccine distribution pop-up events throughout the weekend. No appointments are necessary. CLICK HERE for location details, and also for more on the Stage 5 restrictions and county orders in place.
A total of 101,576 positive cases have been reported to date in Travis County. There have been a total of 3,315 cases in the Lakeway area (zip codes 78734, 78738 and 78669) since the start of the pandemic (up 120 cases from the same time last week, compared to a rise of 116 the previous week). There are currently 2,731 active cases at this time in Travis County (down from 2,983 last week) and a seven-day moving average of 640 hospitalizations in the region (up from 602 last week). CLICK HERE to review the COVID-19 case dashboard. CLICK HERE for more details on hospitalizations.
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NEW: Tropical Weather
We are nearing the middle of hurricane season, and so far, it's been a relatively quiet year for the Texas coast. That could change early next week with the approach of a tropical system from the Gulf of Mexico. However, models are pushing the storm more towards Louisiana. As of late this morning (Friday, August 27), Tropical Storm Ida was located near Cuba with reports indicating a landfall as a possible major hurricane Sunday or early Monday. Even though the storm may not hit Texas, preparation is still important during hurricane season. For those living in Central Texas, the major impact from a tropical system is usually flooding. As a reminder, if barricades are set up on roadways, do not circumvent them. Instead, find an alternate route. A small amount of water can still shift your vehicle in the wrong direction. For the latest on the track of the tropical system, CLICK HERE or continue to follow local weather reports. Any major closures or alerts will also be posted on the City's website (lakeway-tx.gov).
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NEW: City Drainage Markers
Around 20 local boy scouts helped install more than 600 branded markers on city-owned storm sewer inlets. The City of Lakeway (City) has around 1,400 of these drainage locations with tags indicating "No Dumping: Drains to Lake." The inlets are intended to capture and convey storm water through the City's storm sewer system, which directly discharges into nearby creeks and/or Lake Travis. Unfortunately, this kind of runoff often carries pollutants such as petroleum products, sediment and other hazardous substances from area properties. Please be mindful of chemicals and other substances you may have on your property that could be carried through the drainage system. The markers themselves are intended to promote awareness and indicate that the City's storm water system is draining to nearby waterways. We are still looking for volunteers to help with this project. If you're interested in helping install markers in your community, please email us at [email protected].
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Monday, Sept. 6 (ALL DAY)
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