Due to anticipated severe weather conditions, the City of Round Rock has announced the closure of several offices and facilities on Tuesday, January 21st. This includes the Round Rock Public Library, Municipal Court, Baca Center, Clay Madsen Recreation Center, City Arts Center, and the Utility Billing Office. Residents are advised to take note of these closures as they plan their Tuesday activities.
The inclement weather is also impacting essential services such as trash and recycling collection. Republic Services, Round Rock’s trash service provider, has suspended pickups for Tuesday. All collections will be delayed by one day throughout the week. Specifically:
- Tuesday, Jan. 21 pickup will now occur on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
- Wednesday, Jan. 22 pickup will shift to Thursday, Jan. 23.
- Thursday, Jan. 23 pickup is rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 24.
- Friday, Jan. 24 pickup will be completed on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, including the City Council Packet Briefing and the Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, have also been canceled. Please check the City of Round Rock website for rescheduling information as it becomes available.
While some city services are paused, others are working to ensure public safety. Transportation crews are actively monitoring bridges and have pre-treated elevated roadways and hills within Round Rock to mitigate potential ice issues. Their priority during this winter weather event is to sand critical areas, ensuring emergency services have safe passage. Residents are strongly discouraged from traveling, but for those who must, real-time road conditions can be monitored at drivetexas.org or by calling 1-800-452-9292. For the latest weather updates and warnings, please refer to the National Weather Service.
To help Round Rock residents prepare for the incoming weather, here are essential safety tips:
- Protect People, Pipes, Pets, and Plants: Ensure the well-being of vulnerable individuals, take precautions to prevent frozen pipes, bring pets indoors, and protect sensitive plants from the cold.
- Prevent Frozen Pipes: During freezing temperatures, keep a faucet dripping in your home. If pipes do freeze and burst, immediately turn off your main water valve (usually near your water meter) and contact a plumber.
- Turn Off Sprinkler Systems: Deactivate your irrigation systems to prevent damage from freezing and to avoid hazardous road conditions caused by sprinkler runoff turning to ice. More detailed information on winterizing your water system can be found at roundrocktexas.gov/water-spot/2022/01/winter-ready-water-system.
- Register for Emergency Alerts: Stay informed by signing up for Warn Central Texas at warncentraltexas.org. Receive critical alerts from local officials via text, phone, or email.
- Stock Up on Winter Weather Supplies: Prepare your home and car with essential winter supplies. For guidance on what to include, visit roundrocktexas.gov/the-quarry/2022/01/ditch-the-steaks-and-toilet-paper-heres-what-you-need-to-prepare-for-winter-weather.
- Dress Warmly: When venturing outdoors, wear layers of clothing and gloves to prevent hypothermia.
By taking these precautions and staying informed about the Weather In Round Rock Tx, residents can better navigate the anticipated inclement conditions and ensure their safety and well-being. Stay safe and warm.
