To minimize the spread of COVID-19 and ensure everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season, Austin Public Health is offering risk guidance for gatherings.

Para minimizar la propagación del COVID-19 y garantizar que todos estén seguros y sanos en esta temporada de festa, Salud Pública de Austin está ofreciendo recomendaciones para las reuniones basadas en los riesgos.

Monday, December 21, 9am-12pm - Nelson Field (Northeast ECHS), 7105 Berkman Dr 78752

Wednesday, December 23, 9:30am-11:30am - Eastside Memorial HS, 1012 Arthur Stiles Rd 78721

Wednesday, December 30, 9am-12pm - Nelson Field (Northeast ECHS), 7105 Berkman Dr 78752

December 21 Burnet Middle School, 8401 Hathaway Dr, 78757

Each Thursday, AISD curbside meal sites will provide free 7 day meal packs at more than 40 locations throughout Austin. The last 7 day curbside meal distribution is this Thursday, December 17.

Notice: AISD meal sites will be closed on Dec. 24 and 31

To help provide food during the holiday break, families may pick up free seven-day meal packs at the Central Texas Food Bank distribution event on Mon., Dec. 21 and Wed., Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Nelson Field, 7105 Berkman Drive. Seven-day meal pack pick up requirements will follow the same guidelines as AISD curbside meal sites. AISD will resume weekly seven-day meal pack distribution at curbside meal sites on Thurs., Jan. 7.

Families are advised to stay in their cars and not enter buildings during meal pick up. Families who come by walking/biking/transit will still be able to receive food outside the campuses.

The Texas Department of Health has ruled that students must be current with immunizations in order to attend school unless an exemption has been filed with the school in accordance with Texas Education Code. Parents may fax or mail the updated immunization record to their child's school.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, Integral Care has a 24/7 Crisis Helpline at 512-472-HELP (4357). You can also Text TX to 741741 to connect to Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text. Integral Care is also working with NAMI Central Texas to make sure the community has resources available during this challenging time. They will be posting helpful tools on their website this weekend, including tips and tools for managing stress and how to talk to your children about this uncertain time.

- rent or utility bills assistance

- information about the eviction process and your rights as a tenant

- who to contact for help advocating with your landlord

Contact Austin Voices Call Center at 512-493-4288 for assistance with application

In Austin ISD's Open for Learning webpage, you’ll find the latest information regarding the plans for the 2020–21 school year as plans change.

AISD is committed to the safety and health of their students, staff and community. As AISD continues to make plans for this school year, their decisions are shaped by national and state guidance as well as local decisions.

That guidance is ever-evolving which means the district must be flexible, agile and able to pivot as circumstances change. AISD hopes that having all updates labeled by topic in one place will help the community stay informed throughout this process.

Austin ISD

• Austin ISD Crisis Support Fund
• Telehealth Options for Families
• Board Resolution - Emergency COVID-19 March 13, 2020

The City of Austin

• City of Austin COVID-19 FAQ: http://www.austintexas.gov/COVID19
• Housing Resources: http://www.austintexas.gov/housing-resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• CDC on COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• CDC on COVID-19 in Texas: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
• CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
• CDC Confirmed Cases of COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

Videos

• CDC Handwashing Videos (English/Spanish)