Around the Block – Community Update: Sales Tax Holiday, Fire Safety, and Lights Out Texas

Residents, we’ve got some exciting news and important reminders for you:

🎉 Sales Tax Holiday: From April 27-29th, get ready to shop tax-free for all your severe weather preparedness needs! Stock up on essentials like batteries, flashlights, generators, ice chests, and more to keep you and your loved ones safe during any storms. Learn more at https://texasready.gov/

🚒 Fire Safety Distribution Event: Don’t miss our upcoming Fire Safety Distribution Event on May 1st and 2nd, from 10am to 3pm! The Austin Fire Department is providing free smoke alarms, batteries, and home hazard assessments to promote safety. Make sure to secure your smoke alarms and batteries by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/3Uph19i

🐦 Lights Out Texas: Let’s not forget about our feathered friends! During peak migration, it’s important to help birds get to their homes safely by participating in Lights Out Texas. Turning off unnecessary lights during migration hours can prevent birds from being disoriented. Let’s do our part to support our avian neighbors! Learn more at: https://tx.audubon.org/urbanconservation/lights-out-texas

So mark your calendar and get ready to shop tax-free, secure your free fire safety supplies, and help our feathered friends! Let’s all stay safe together.