With the cold front expected this weekend, the city of San Marcos wants to make sure you all are aware of preparations city staff are making in the event of inclement weather.
A cold front is expected Sunday that could bring freezing or near freezing temperatures to San Marcos. City staff are monitoring conditions and taking precautions before the cold weather arrives to help keep our community safe:
- Utilities crews are closely monitoring ERCOT alerts to stay ahead of any potential outages. Crews are on call to respond to isolated or widespread outages, should they occur. To view the outage map, visit sanmarcostx.gov/oms. To report an electric outage, call 512-393-8313. For water emergencies, call 512-393-8010.
- City of San Marcos Public Works team, including streets, stormwater and transportation crews, are on standby to address road conditions as needed. Crews have prepared chainsaws, sanders, salt spreaders and brine sprayers should roadways become hazardous. To report street or drainage issues, call 512-393-8036.
- All public park water fountains and restrooms will be closed to protect pipes in anticipation of freezing temperatures. Closures will be implemented by the end of the day Saturday.
- Code Enforcement crews have been engaging directly with our unhoused neighbors ahead of the cold weather.
- Southside Community Center will activate their winter shelter from Jan. 6 through Jan. 8.
For other winter weather preparations you can make, visit sanmarcostx.gov/4120/Winter-Tips.
