I'm watching the City of Austin press conference:
Judge Andy Brown says today's ice storm made roads incredibly dangerous, so please stay home if possible.
.@austinenergy : we are starting to get more power and are prioritizing turning on the power for people who have been without power the longest. if we can sustain this level, we can do true rotating blackouts
.@austinenergy : we have crews out in the community trying to fix things, but they are having people screaming at them and throwing things at them. Jacquie Sargent asks that people let them do their jobs and not harass them.
.@AustinWater : we ask that you DO NOT drip your faucets, stop using laundry machines, dishwashers, and if you know how to take care of a burst pipe please do.
City Manager Spencer Cronk: We know this is frustrating and I'm sorry this is happening. We have shelters open.
(Here is a list of the various shelters, some are for warming, some are for staying the