AUSTIN

WHAT WE ARE DOING

We meet needs called into our support line 512-537-1080 or that we learn about when distributing food in the neighborhood. We continue to provide assistance via:
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS: We are available to: Listen and hear peoples traumatic stories about their experiences during and after the disaster Distribute information via bilingual fliers, a text alert system and the web. Weve set up a community information board in the neighborhood CLEANUP: Volunteers are available upon request if you need help gutting or cleaning your house or yard. FOOD: Gathering donations, and cooking and delivering nourishing culturally appropriate meals. We are serving one hot meal a day so far SUPPLIES: We are focused primarily on meeting concrete needs called in. In addition we are providing food and items to keep people warm. CHILDREN: We are tracking families with children to make sure they have what they need!

When Halloween was approaching, rain and flood warnings permeated the radio. Unfortunately, those warnings were not heeded by City Officials. After the gauges were no longer functioning, Onion Creek climbed 22 ft in 3 hours. The Creek crested at 40 feet, pouring through neighborhoods into the homes of many still fast asleep. It took minutes for homes to flood with 4 or more feet of water. The City took hours to respond to the first 911 calls. How could this be? Five people were killed along with dozens of horses and other animals. 1100 homes flooded, with 660 structures damaged or destroyed. Over 200 school children are homeless. Most of the residents in the areas hardest hit are lower income with a high proportion of African-Americans and Latinos. Many families are still dealing with the trauma that comes from such a terrifying experience and the sudden loss of everything. Austin Common Ground emerged, building off the name and work of a similar effort in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

DONATE Food - Rice, Beans, Vegetables, Fruit, Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Breakfast foods Space Heaters, Hot Plates and Electric Kettles. Blankets, Coats, Hats and Gloves Childrens diapers, food, bikes, toys Money to pay for urgent support VOLUNTEER Anyone with commitment, heart and some extra time can help. We Need: Cooks, Drivers, Workers, Organizers, Counselors, Lawyers, and more! TO DONATE OR VOLUNTEER Call 512-537-1080

For Those Affected by the Floods

FOR CITY SERVICES CALL 311 City Relief Operation

Austin Common Ground Relief

We are a group of volunteers in Austin, Texas, formed to provide direct relief to the survivors of the October 31, 2013 floods in the Onion Creek & Dove Springs areas. Our name comes from a similar effort in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Dove Springs Recreation Center 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin 78744 for support services and information 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM Daily Onion Creek Buy-Out Program Information: 512-974-2843 List of Homes eligible for buyout http://www.atxfloods.com/buyout/buyo ut_list.pdf IF your home is on this list call:
Elaine Verver, HDR Engineering 512-453-5501 Melinda Ruby, Project Manager, 512-530-6634 Or Pam Kearfott, Project Sponsor, 512-974-3361

AUSTIN COMMON GROUND RELIEF

CONTACT
FOR TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS: text @ATXFlood to 23559 from any Mobile Phone Email: ATXFlood@Gmail.com *Follow on Twitter: @ATXFlood Like Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ atxcommongroundrelief

SOLIDARITY NOT CHARITY

FOR REBUILDING Austin Permitting Information: Development Assistance Center 512-974-6370 Travis County Permitting: Transportation and Natural Resources at 512-854-9383.
For non-emergency security concerns, call APD District Representative, Anthony Valderas at 512-974-5490.

IF YOU WERE AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD AND NEED ASSISTANCE:

For Legal Support Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Call: 1-888-988-9996

Call or leave a Message: 512-537-1080

SUPPORTING THE MOST IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN TIMES OF NATURAL OR MAN MADE DISASTERS!