Due to precipitation and freezing temperatures the City of Brownwood will be adapting its hours of operation.
Brownwood, Texas - Due to precipitation and freezing temperatures the City of Brownwood will be adapting its hours of operation. The following adjustments are announced for Friday, January 10th.
- Emergency services will continue to operate as normal including Fire, Police, and Dispatch.
- All non-emergency facilities, including City Hall, will be delayed in opening until 10 am.
- Sanitation routes will run, but there may be delays in pick up times.
- The Landfill and Recycling Center will open at 10 am.
- The Senior Citizens Center will not serve congregant meals. A three day supply of home delivery meals were distributed on Wednesday, January 8th.
Depending on weather conditions over the next 24 hours, additional closures or delays may be announced. Winter weather preparedness tips, emergency contacts, ongoing updates, and resources can be found online at https://btxgov.info/weather
Any changes to the planned schedule will be updated on our website (brownwoodtexas.gov/weather) and the City of Brownwood’s digital communication channels.
Now is an opportune time to register your cell phone number and/or email address to receive emergency alerts from the City of Brownwood by text, phone and/or email. The CivicReady Alerts is available to City of Brownwood residents. Register at: https://bit.ly/BTXalerts
Oncor is the electricity provider in the City of Brownwood. Report power outages through Oncor’s Storm Center website (https://bit.ly/BTXoutage), by calling 888-313-4747 or texting OUT to 66267 if you have registered for My Oncor Alerts. To register for My Oncor Alerts, text REG to 66267.
The City of Brownwood and TxDOT advises drivers to use caution when driving over bridges and overpasses, and remember a vehicle needs more distance to stop on a slick roadway. Do not apply the brakes suddenly, do not use cruise control, and drive with care when road conditions are affected by cold weather. You can monitor road conditions by visiting drivetexas.org.
Winter weather preparedness tips, emergency contacts, ongoing updates, and resources can be found online at https://btxgov.info/weather
