Austin rolls out resilience hub plan for emergencies like winter storms

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A year and a half ago, city staff scrambled to get food, water, and shelter to Austinites left in the dark, and freezing. Now, the City of Austin is getting ready to launch resilience hubs to be prepared for future emergencies.An after-action report by the city auditor found that when the February 2021 winter storm crippled most of the Lone Star State, Austin didn't "effectively serve all residents," like those experiencing homelessness or seniors. Twenty-one people died wi