🌱 City Releases Damage Assessment + Williamson Tornado Resources

Happy Tuesday, people of Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. The City of Round Rock has released damage estimates following assessments of the areas most impacted by last week's tornadoes. According to the preliminary assessments, there was more than an estimated $32 million in damage caused to 680 residential structures in Round Rock, including 13 that were destroyed and 93 that sustained major damage. If your home experienced damage during the tornadoes, the City encourages you to report it at damage.tdem.texas.gov and select "March Severe Weather." (City of Round Rock)
2. As of today, Mar. 29, a resource center is now open to local tornado survivors at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, just 25 minutes outside of Round Rock. In the Expo Hall, residents will find resources from agencies like Austin Disaster Relief and American Red Cross, including food, clothing, animal assistance, financial advisory, housing, debris removal, and other services for short- and long-term relief. The resource center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. today and tomorrow, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 31. (Spectrum News)
3. Looking for a new job? Plenty of employers in the Round Rock area are currently hiring. There are open positions in sales, customer service, truck driving, warehousing, and more. Get the details in Patch's latest employment roundup. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• “Together We Grow” Toddler Program At Clay Madsen Recreation Center (9:30 AM)
• Music On Main: Lunchtime Series On Main Street, Downtown Round Rock (11:30 AM)
• Ethics Review Commission Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Williamson County and Cities Health District has canceled its COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot clinic for today, Mar. 29. To locate another COVID-19 vaccine clinic, visit vaccines.gov. (Facebook)
• In the wake of the tornadoes, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation has already raised $277,324 of its $500,000 goal to help local residents. If you are able, please join the foundation in helping to support our neighbors who have been impacted. (Facebook)
• The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is running a lifeguard training class for ages 15 and up beginning Apr. 1. Learn more about summer lifeguarding opportunities at roundrocktexas.gov/lifeguards. (Facebook)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!