[Dispatch] 11:45 EOC Update COA Water Supply

[Walter J. Groman]

11:45 am  Update

The EOC has asked us to pass on long that Austin Water Utilities has asked to be advised of any use of Fire Hydrants on the City Water System.  Due to the high water levels, the water department is struggling to keep up with demand. Public Service announcements will commence shortly advising the general public to conserve  water.

Please advise Fire Dispatch if you flow water from any city hydrants / and hydrants connected to the city water system  through water districts supplied by the city so that they can make the proper notifications.

I can be reached by cell at 512-750-9045

Walter J. Groman, CFE, CFO
Fire chief
Volente Fire Department
Ph. 512-258-1114


From: Walter J. Groman
Sent: October 21, 2018 8:25 AM
To: Troy Wenzel <troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org>; jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org
Cc: Michael Anderson <manderson at pflugervillefire.org>; David Wilson <dwilson at westlakefd.org>; Luke.king at traviscountyfire.org; dnorman at tcesd1.org; rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org; jwittig at oakhillfire.org; cbarron at tcesd5.org; Robert Abbott <rabbott at ltfr.org>; melliott at westlakefd.org; bcrain at tcesd10.com; ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org; Ryan Smith <rsmith at tcesd12.com>; derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org; Brandon Lapaglia <brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org>; jpetersma at ltfr.org; lbuckley at tcesd1.org; dwallace at tcesd1.org; cphillips at ltfr.org; nperkins at pflugervillefire.org; command at pedernalesfd.org; Preston Jacobi <pjacobi at ltfr.org>; bgardner at leandertx.gov; Richard Tess <rtess at ltfr.org>; david.leonard at traviscountyfire.org; Officers <Officers at vvfd.net>
Subject: EOC Briefing Sunday Oct 21, 8:00 am

Good Morning everyone,

I will be the EOC rep for the ESD’s today,  working remotely, we just completed the morning briefing and no new unmet needs to report.

Weather update:  Dry today with highs in the upper 60’s to 70.  Winds 10-15 MPH diminishing for the COTA concert later today.   Tuesday through Thursday , decent chance of rain  is forecasted, Austin southward for 1-2”s

I can be reached by cell at 512-750-9045
Or at the Fire Station at -512-258-1114

Walter J. Groman, CFE, CFO
Fire chief
Volente Fire Department
Ph. 512-258-1114

From: Troy Wenzel <troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org>>
Sent: October 20, 2018 5:38 PM
To: jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org>
Cc: Michael Anderson <manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>>; David Wilson <dwilson at westlakefd.org<mailto:dwilson at westlakefd.org>>; Luke.king at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:Luke.king at traviscountyfire.org>; dnorman at tcesd1.org<mailto:dnorman at tcesd1.org>; rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org>; jwittig at oakhillfire.org<mailto:jwittig at oakhillfire.org>; cbarron at tcesd5.org<mailto:cbarron at tcesd5.org>; Robert Abbott <rabbott at ltfr.org<mailto:rabbott at ltfr.org>>; melliott at westlakefd.org<mailto:melliott at westlakefd.org>; bcrain at tcesd10.com<mailto:bcrain at tcesd10.com>; ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org>; Ryan Smith <rsmith at tcesd12.com<mailto:rsmith at tcesd12.com>>; Walter J. Groman <WGroman at vvfd.net<mailto:WGroman at vvfd.net>>; derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org>; Brandon Lapaglia <brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org>>; jpetersma at ltfr.org<mailto:jpetersma at ltfr.org>; lbuckley at tcesd1.org<mailto:lbuckley at tcesd1.org>; dwallace at tcesd1.org<mailto:dwallace at tcesd1.org>; cphillips at ltfr.org<mailto:cphillips at ltfr.org>; nperkins at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:nperkins at pflugervillefire.org>; command at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:command at pedernalesfd.org>; Preston Jacobi <pjacobi at ltfr.org<mailto:pjacobi at ltfr.org>>; bgardner at leandertx.gov<mailto:bgardner at leandertx.gov>; Richard Tess <rtess at ltfr.org<mailto:rtess at ltfr.org>>; david.leonard at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:david.leonard at traviscountyfire.org>
Subject: Re: EOC Update: Friday Oct. 19 - 1600 Briefing

Thank you for the update. ESD 8 has no personnel available at this time for EOC staffing. We are currently running 2 engines and a Brush Truck/Squad out of three stations.

Troy Wenzel

On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 4:46 PM Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org>> wrote:
All,

Nothing significant has been reported for today. The EOC will be up and operational tomorrow during the day, and we will need a ESD representative to either staff the EOC in person or remotely. Should you have a representative that is available tomorrow please reply to all on this email and I will send you the information for meetings.

Here is the latest weather update for Travis. Dry conditions are expected on Sunday. There is a slight chance for patchy light rain Sunday night. Good chances for light rain are forecast Monday and persisting into portions of Monday night. Around 1/2 of an inch of rain is currently forecast on Monday over Austin metro, with lesser amounts to the northwest over the Highland Lakes area and greater amounts to the southwest.

Models are trending wetter for Wednesday and portions of Wednesday Night across much South and Central Texas as an upper level disturbance interacts with moisture and energy from a Pacific hurricane. Between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall is forecast at this time, with isolated higher amounts possible, potentially leading to renewed flooding concerns. These forecast rainfall amounts may be adjusted further into next week as the forecast becomes more certain.

Should anyone need anything this evening please contact me via 512-757-1764.

Sincerely,
Jason Pack, Battalion Chief
Travis County Fire Rescue ESD-11
Office - 512-243-3477
Cell - 512-757-1764



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On Oct 19, 2018, at 5:32 PM, Troy Wenzel <troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org>> wrote:

All,

ESD 8 will be reducing staffing level back to normal of 8 personnel on duty on 2 engines and a brush truck effective at 09:00 10-20-2018.
I want to thank ALL the people that have worked so hard this week in the EOC and on the fringes in making this event run so smoothly.

If there are any questions please contact let me know.

Troy Wenzel

On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 4:29 PM Michael Anderson <manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>> wrote:
Current Status: No substantial activity related to flooding event. No increased incident activity across the county. NO shelters are open. One Lakeway Shelter is on stand-by.
NO REQUESTS FROM EOC for any ESDs
Anticipated: LCRA has NO PLANS to open any additional flood gates. They are closing gates at Buchanan. They anticipate that Lake Travis will reach up to 706 today into tomorrow. Current flows are less than 25K CFS along our lakes. This includes the expected rainfall totals of less than 1" throughout the overnight hours.

LCRA updated that they intend to keep 4 gates open to release Lake Travis levels. They state that it looks like two weeks to reduce Lake Travis to 681'. Expect long-term water level issues. This is subject to change based upon rainfalls and such.

Larger rain event is expected for Monday- Wednesday.

Weather Report from NWS:

  *   Rain is continuing during daytime and nighttime hours.  Totals expected= .1"-.75" through the overnight hours with potential for locally heavy rainfall. There is breaks in the rain tomorrow and Sunday is looking like no rain. Flash Flood Watch is set to expire at 1900 hours.
ESD Reports Obtained:

  *   ESD#1 - no events; crews continued to make contact with homes on the affected lists
  *   ESD#6 - no events; crews worked to take video footage with drone today. They have their command post established at Lake Travis Elementary.

  *   Update from the ESD 6 flood areas:

- Lakeway: Graveyard Point is flooded up to Chipmunk Rd and PEC is out working the area still cutting power. No significant changes since last night. Water is still rising according to the workers in the area. Water is almost to Robins nest off of Stewart Rd.

- Bee Cave: water still rising on Hamilton Pool but not moving fast. No overflow hazards on the Great Divide low water crossing. Significant amount of water moving across the road at the end of Overlook Pass(Spanish Oaks subdivision, believe its a private drive).

- Steiner Ranch, no changes since yesterday down towards Lake Austin. Water is up and moving swift but no immediate threats or concerns to life and property right now.

- Comanche Trail, Hughes Park appears to be accessible to the end as well as Marshal ford. If the water continues to rise, we will have some buildings from the Marshal Ford Marina in the water.

  *   ESD#8- no events;  no needs
  *   ESD#11- No events, no needs. No expected impact from COTA and flooding event combined;
  *    No needs reported from other ESDs
  *
  *   EOC Staffing: Demobilizing today at 1630 hours. I will remain available until 0700 at 512-695-5130
  *   Any needs from the EOC will need to be directed to : EOC Ops Chief Wilson 512-974-0500
  *   Currently we do not have staff for the weekend. If you have someone available, please reply all to this email. After speaking with Chief Abbott with CAFCA, we will work to staff the liaison position remotely. These personnel will need to access WebEOC and attend the telephone conference calls at 0800, 1300, and 1600 hours. I will provide the phone numbers and access info. If departments get busy with operations incidents, the EOC may request a representative to report to the EOC.
  *
  *   Daily we will provide the point of contact to the EOC. Please have your personnel consider staffing the position remotely. We need to fill the following dates; answer if interested:
·

     *   Saturday Oct. 20  ________________
     *   Sunday Oct. 21   _________________
     *   Monday Oct. 22 __________________
 Please communicate any needs and or availability to staff position.

...Michael Anderson
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 11:04 AM Michael Anderson <manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>> wrote:
Current Status: No substantial activity related to flooding event. No increased incident activity across the county. NO shelters are open. One Lakeway Shelter is on stand-by.
NO REQUESTS FROM EOC for any ESDs
Anticipated: LCRA will be opening gates at Tom Miller Dam (time undetermined). Red Bud Trail will close to traffic. AFD Dispatch will reconfigure response plans for Auto-Aid agencies affected.

Weather Report from NWS:

  *   Rain is immanent during daytime and nighttime hours.  Totals expected= .25"-.5" during daytime and .25"-.5" during nighttime with potential for locally heavy rainfall. Rainfall is also expected in the NW counties that feed the river watersheds upstream. No good forecast of this potential.
ESD Reports Obtained:

  *   ESD#1 - no events; crews are doing recon on areas and updating homes affected lists
  *   ESD#6 - no events; crews will be doing recon on areas and updating homes affected lists- including boat ops to reach homes.

     *   - Extra staffing with one dedicated boat crew
     *   - They have Command Post set up at Lake Travis Elementary School. Bat 601 Jeremy Petersma 512-844-6820 will be ESD#6 contact

  *   ESD#8- no events; no needs beyond Logistics request for Dry Suits. One extra unit is staffed
  *   ESD#11- No events, no needs. No expected impact from COTA and flooding event combined; boat crews are still available if needed.
  *    No needs reported from other ESDs.
Road Closures: www.atxfloods.com<http://www.atxfloods.com/> will be the best resource for current road status. Please have crews contact AFD Communications to report any affected roadways. (see Chief Wittig email for instructions)

Current Impacts: The following data was obtained by field reports from ESDs in regards to homes affected and evacuation potential.

Total number of Attempted Contacts



195


Not Contacted (no answer, not home, etc.)

77


Contacted

118


 Sheltering in Place

89


Evacuating

29


Requesting Shelters

0


Homes Impacted by flooding

(Flooded Homes)

92


Inaccessible due to Flooding

249


Total Number of Potential impacted Homes

536


Contact me with any Updates from your Department and/or requests. I will provide an updates throughout the day.

EOC Direct Phone: 512-974-0654
Cell Phone: 512-695-5130


On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 7:51 AM Michael Anderson <manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>> wrote:
Chiefs,

The Travis County Fire Liaison position is staffed here at EOC.

Current Situation: No change from previous update,. Mansfield Dam level is currently approx. 705'. No changes to flood gate openings have been reported, and discharge flows appear to be consistent. No issues or activity is reported in the county.

  *   ESD#1 and ESD#8 reported their contacts with affected homes in the forecasted flood levels. We are working to locate the ESD#6 list.
  *   No additional ESD related issues or requests have been submitted.
  Contact me with any Updates from your Department and/or requests. I will provide an update later today.

EOC Direct Phone: 512-974-0654
Cell Phone: 512-695-5130


On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 5:23 PM David Wilson <dwilson at westlakefd.org<mailto:dwilson at westlakefd.org>> wrote:


Chiefs –

After the 1630 conference call there are not too many operational updates.

The National Weather Service reported the rain totals continue to trend higher overnight. Between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall is possible across Central  Texas and the Hill Country Thursday night through Friday Night. Isolated pockets up to 5 inches are possible northwest of Austin and across portions of the hill country, but confidence is low on exactly where and if it occurs.

Judge Eckhardt has declared a disaster as of 1400 and a request for assistance has been sent to the Governor.

The EOC will continue full activation status from 0700-1900 until further notice. Chief Michael Anderson from ESD 2 will be at the EOC tomorrow and will update after the 0800 briefing.

Unless there are further changes there will be no further update this evening. If you have any needs please let me know.

Thank You,


David Wilson
Assistant Chief
Westlake Fire Department
512-539-3402 – Office
512-796-4947 - Cell


From: David Wilson
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:38 PM

Subject: 1400 EOC Update

Chiefs –

We have concluded an operations briefing at the EOC.

LCRA joined the briefing and is still planning Lake Travis to rise to 705 – 710. This level accounts for no additional rainfall and includes water that is already on the ground. They do not anticipate any additional gate operations today at Mansfield and expect to possibly open additional gates tomorrow depending on additional rainfall. They will open gates if Lake Travis rises above 710. It may only be one gate, but could be more, but will only open as many gates as needed to maintain 710. They no longer anticipate opening 4 gates at a time.

The National Weather Service reports patchy light rain to continue today. They are still concerned about tonight and tomorrow morning due to anticipated heavier rainfall. Accumulations are being predicted at 1-2 inches with isolated 4” totals north and west of Austin. This does include the Buchanan and Travis watershed.

ESDs 1, 6, 8, 14 are involved in resident notifications along Lake Travis obtaining information on evacuations or needs. There are no ordered evacuations in Travis County or City of Austin.

Capital Metro is available at the EOC if needed in the region.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Our next EOC Meeting is at 1630.

Thanks,

David Wilson
512-796-4947 – Cell
512-974-0654 – TC Fire EOC



From: David Wilson
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:09 AM
To: 'Jason Pack' <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org>>; dnorman at tcesd1.org<mailto:dnorman at tcesd1.org>; rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org>; jwittig at oakhillfire.org<mailto:jwittig at oakhillfire.org>; cbarron at tcesd5.org<mailto:cbarron at tcesd5.org>; rabbott at ltfr.org<mailto:rabbott at ltfr.org>; Mike Elliott <melliott at westlakefd.org<mailto:melliott at westlakefd.org>>; bcrain at tcesd10.com<mailto:bcrain at tcesd10.com>; ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org>; rsmith at tcesd12.com<mailto:rsmith at tcesd12.com>; wgroman at vvfd.net<mailto:wgroman at vvfd.net>; derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org>; brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org>; jpetersma at ltfr.org<mailto:jpetersma at ltfr.org>; lbuckley at tcesd1.org<mailto:lbuckley at tcesd1.org>; dwallace at tcesd1.org<mailto:dwallace at tcesd1.org>; troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org>; cphillips at ltfr.org<mailto:cphillips at ltfr.org>; nperkins at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:nperkins at pflugervillefire.org>; command at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:command at pedernalesfd.org>; pjacobi at ltfr.org<mailto:pjacobi at ltfr.org>; manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>; 'officers at vvfd.net<mailto:officers at vvfd.net>' <officers at vvfd.net<mailto:officers at vvfd.net>>
Subject: RE: EOC Update

Chiefs –

The morning EOC briefing has been completed. The A/TC EOC is now fully activated (Austin is now active).

The National Weather Service is reporting that additional rainfall should remain light for most of the day. They are expecting a heavier rain event to occur overnight that may add an additional ½”or more. They have extended the flashflood watch through tomorrow morning at 0700.

LCRA was not available on the conference call, but all are working under the assumption that 4 additional gates will be opened later today. This may occur with a few hours’ notice.

All gates are open on Longhorn Dam and GIS is working to develop lower Colorado River effects.

The Governor has declared a 12 county disaster area and Travis County is included.

Next briefing is scheduled for 1630. More information will be sent out as needed.

If you have any special needs please contact me.

EOC Line – 512-974-0654
Cell – 512-796-4947

Thanks,


David Wilson
Assistant Chief
Westlake Fire Department
512-539-3402 – Office
512-796-4947 - Cell




From: Jason Pack [mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:23 AM
To: dnorman at tcesd1.org<mailto:dnorman at tcesd1.org>; rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:rmoellenberg at pflugervillefire.org>; jwittig at oakhillfire.org<mailto:jwittig at oakhillfire.org>; cbarron at tcesd5.org<mailto:cbarron at tcesd5.org>; rabbott at ltfr.org<mailto:rabbott at ltfr.org>; twenzel at tcesd8.org<mailto:twenzel at tcesd8.org>; Mike Elliott <melliott at westlakefd.org<mailto:melliott at westlakefd.org>>; bcrain at tcesd10.com<mailto:bcrain at tcesd10.com>; ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:ken.bailey at traviscountyfire.org>; rsmith at tcesd12.com<mailto:rsmith at tcesd12.com>; wgroman at vvfd.net<mailto:wgroman at vvfd.net>; derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:derek.mikes at traviscountyfire.org>; brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org<mailto:brandon.lapaglia at traviscountyfire.org>; jpetersma at ltfr.org<mailto:jpetersma at ltfr.org>; lbuckley at tcesd1.org<mailto:lbuckley at tcesd1.org>; dwallace at tcesd1.org<mailto:dwallace at tcesd1.org>; troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:troy.wenzel at pedernalesfd.org>; cphillips at ltfr.org<mailto:cphillips at ltfr.org>; David Wilson <dwilson at westlakefd.org<mailto:dwilson at westlakefd.org>>; nperkins at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:nperkins at pflugervillefire.org>; command at pedernalesfd.org<mailto:command at pedernalesfd.org>; pjacobi at ltfr.org<mailto:pjacobi at ltfr.org>; manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>
Subject: Re: EOC Update

Chiefs,

In reviewing LCRA’s flood operation report we are still in a very fluid operation. Lake Travis is currently sitting at 701.29’ and they are advising once again that four additional gates by this afternoon. Once again we have no concrete evidence as of yet on LCRA’s plan and this could change at any time. Once again Longhorn now has all gates open and running at 27,000 CFS and they are within 3000 CFS of their max discharge. Once again I will update as things continue to develop.

Thanks,
Jason
Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 18, 2018, at 7:38 AM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>
> Chiefs,
>
> Good morning - We have a meeting at 0800 and wanted to afford you the opportunity to send me any question you have for the EOC. I will do my best to get them answered.
>
> The following is the battle rhythm for the EOC today. (Tentative)
>
> 0800 - Activate EOC, command and general staff brief
>
> 0830 - EOC operations meeting
>
> 0900 - All Austin / Travis County coordination conference call.
>
> 1000 - State Operations Center coordination conference call
>
> 1045 - Tactics meeting
>
> 1130 - Planning Meeting
>
> 1300 - LCRA Briefing
>
> 1500 - CAPCOG Regional coordination conference call
>
> 1700 - EOC operations brief
>
> Issues or information - Longhorn Dam has all gates open now to 6 ft. The flow at the dam is 27,365 CFS. The additional gate was opened due to increased CFS up stream.
>
> Chief Anderson reported no significant events transpiring in ESD - 2.
>
> Should any of you have any updates I am unaware of please fill us in.
>
> As things progress or I receive any information I will pass it on.
>
> Thanks,
> Chief Jason Pack
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 6:14 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Chiefs,
>>
>> This will be my last update for the evening. It looks like the EOC will go operational at 0800. I will be here in the morning to start us off. ESD 2 has offered personnel starting tomorrow evening into Saturday. I will get with Chief Perkins via phone tomorrow. Chief Wilson do you or a representative from Westlake have any availability during the day tomorrow? Let me know.
>>
>> I really have no updates from the LCRA as far as a direction on gate openings now or in the future. Hopefully we will have a better idea in the morning. I am sure all of you are up to date on the weather but the the info we received from the National Weather Service - 1 to 2 inches over the Austin Metro area with the potential for more. They are also expecting more rain to our West as well. How long the precipitation stays around and what it does over the weekend is still up for debate.
>>
>> ESD 1, ESD 8, and ESD 6 I have attached a list of addresses around the lake that are spread across your districts that sit bellow the 700’ level. Use this information as you see fit. My only request is that if you send crews out to look at the houses or speak to the homeowners please update me. I would like to be able to put that info in WEBEOC so all parties have that info. Just ask your Officers to shoot me a quick email with the information for the address they visited.
>>
>> Should anyone need anything between now and 0800 please reach out. I will update all as soon as I can in the morning.
>>
>> <attachment 1.xlsx>
>>
>>
>> Chief Jason Pack
>> 512-757-1764
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 3:55 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Chiefs,
>>>
>>> We are working as quickly as we can up here to provide information but it seems to be changing at a much more rapid rate than most can predict. I will tell you to please check the LCRA websites for updates. As of this moment everything I learn in the executive meeting may have been turned on its ear. Per LCRA - URGENT : LCRA is planning on opening four more flood gates in the next 24 hours. This would mean 8 total flood gates open. The most ever open on the dam. This will cause high levels of water along Lake Austin, Lady Bird and the Colorado. This is not what was relayed to us at the 1300 meeting. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Chief Pack
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 2:59 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>
>>>> Here is what I know at this point and my thoughts on staffing the EOC.
>>>>
>>>> 1. KEEP IN MIND THIS INFORMATION ONLY STANDS PROVIDED NO ADDITIONAL RAIN FALL!!!
>>>> LCRA - Lake Travis will be between 705 and 710 by the end of day Friday. Mr. Walker with LCRA stated that Mansfield is operating at 25,000 CFS, Tom Miller is at 26,000 CFS release rate. Provided no more rain fall they do not predict opening any more flood gates. Should the lake rise above 710 they could open up to 4 more flood gates. (Envision Halloween 2015 and Stevie Ray Vaughn half way under water.) That would move the CFS released up to 50,000 CFS. FYI the max they can release is 90,000 CFS. Should they move to 50,000 CFS the low water crossing bellow Mansfield will be 14’ bellow water. Also Lake Austin shouldn’t move more than 30,000 CFS beyond their gates. Lady Bird is 228.5’ and the spill way is at 234. (again think Halloween 2015)
>>>> LCRA also advised that Lake Travis will be at the 705 to 710 mark for the next several weeks.
>>>>
>>>> WEST SIDE
>>>>
>>>> What I need from ESD - 1, ESD - 6, and ESD - 8 is your predicted staffing for the next several days in light of the new information.
>>>>
>>>> We are working on a evacuation plan as well as areas that will be effected by the lake rising but I feel that you all would be our best source of information. Please send me areas of interest that you feel we should add to projections. If you can do this by BOX number even better.
>>>>
>>>> EAST SIDE
>>>>
>>>> The predictions are there are no predictions. myself or Chief Bailey can take a. SWAG at what to expect but working in LCRA’s bubble there is no way to know. But in light of the new information and knowing the potential for several departments to become very busy, what are your staffing plans if any for extra staffing this weekend.
>>>>
>>>> EOC
>>>>
>>>> I believe at this point you will see the EOC go from a fact gathering mission to a full activation as early as this afternoon but most likely in the morning. We need to work on a list to man the EOC. I would prefer to leave ESD 1, ESD 6, and ESD 8 alone if at all possible just due to their potential for work volume. Lets work this out somehow. Should all of you feel that a conference call would be best lets do that.
>>>>
>>>> Please get me the information as soon as you can. The sooner I have that the more wiggle room I have to try and move or get resources that will better serve you. Should this be unintelligible I apologize things just got a little more hectic.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Chief Pack
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 12:14 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>
>>>>> This really only effects departments around the lake. TCSO is asking what if any help do your departments need. They have gone in and stressed to Graveyard Point that they are advised to evacuate and not allowed back in when possible. They have PEC coming to shut power down to the area to prevent any injuries as well. So at this time here is an opportunity for you all to make request while they are feeling generous. Let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chief Pack
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 10:27 AM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This is unconfirmed but something to pay attention. To. I will know more after 1100. With Buchanan where its at they expect Lake Travis to crest at 714’. I bring this to your attention because if you will look at the historical document we have no record for that amount of water in lake Travis. This is not for public dissemination as you well know but felt the need to update all of you as soon as possible.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chief Pack
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 10:00 AM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We have completed our briefing and here is your forecast for the next couple of days.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 1. We will catch a brief break today until about midnight tonight and then we will see an uptick once again in the rain chances. We are looking at not only rain but possible thunderstorms throughout Thursday. The west side of I-35 could expect up to 1.5” inches or possibly more and the east side could expect up to 1” or more. This cycle looks to continue throughout the weekend until we catch a break Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Be advised though we do have another system building in our vicinity that may very well effect us next week.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 2. Here’s your kicker that could very well compound our situation. Buchanan Lake has risen higher than expected so they currently are running 10 gates open, Starke Dam has 10 gates open, Mansfield has 4 open, and Longhorn is currently at 6 open. The issue that is in front of them is the fact that Travis is at 697’ and 701’ can cause huge issues for everything down stream. As of this morning LCRA is working on a plan but we have no concrete plan as of yet. As I here updates I will update you.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 3. Red Cross has a hot line for shelters now open and it is 1-800-928-4271 and the only shelter open at this time is Lakeway Church.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My request from you this morning is the same as before. There is much more of a buzz here at the EOC of possible events taking place outside of the norm. So once again please let me know what you have available to you as well as neighboring departments. What if anything do you predict needing now or over the next several days.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am here until relieved or the position is no longer needed. The next briefing for local information will take place at 16:30.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>> Chief Pack
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 8:53 AM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just wanted to update all with current road closers.
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> <image2.png>
>>>>>>>> <image3.png>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Oct 17, 2018, at 8:29 AM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Good morning. The EOC is up and operational again. We have a briefing at 0900 and again with the state at 1000. I have already taken care of some of your request this morning but should any of you on the West side have something significant to share with the group please do.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I will update all once the briefing has concluded and have a better idea of their plan for the EOC today. Please send me the contact info for anyone you would like added to this email. Once again my contact info is 512-757-1764, 512-974-0654, or email.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>> Chief Pack
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2018, at 5:32 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> One more thing. I will respond to the EOC in the A.M. for the briefing and to get things situated for the next guy. May I suggest that we hold a conference call once the briefing has concluded to figure out staffing for the next few days. I will leave that up to all of you to plan. I should be available to discuss after the local or state call. Just let me know.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>>> Jason
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2018, at 5:19 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I am sure most of you were just on the state call but wanted to update those that may have not had the pleasure of listening in.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Here are the things I found important to pay attention to. Texas is saturated over most of the state. Any potential rain fall over the next couple of days will be run off. That being said most of the heavy rain chances are to our North West (San Angelo up to Abilene and East to the DFW area along I-20. We are expected to receive light to moderate rain over the next 24 to 48 hours but that could change at any time. In a nut shell they are doing their best but are having issues predicting rain fall amounts at this time for this area and the area immediately West of us. For the departments situated around Lake Travis keep in mind they are expecting the Llano to crest again this evening at the same level it did this morning. I bring this up due to the fact it may effect your operations over night around the lake. Remember 695 ft is the depth expected on Lake Travis but may change over time. As of 16:40 the lake is at 683 feet. The last thing I will say about the weather is models currently show heavier rain for our area starting Wednesday afternoon or evening. They are pretty vague on their predictions due to the unstableness of the atmosphere.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> The following are the updates I have received from fire districts that I didn’t have before.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 5 normal staffing.
>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 8 normal staffing.
>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 1 Rescue 102 with Boat 102 staffed by 4 techs.
>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 12 normal staffing with 4 techs on Engine 1201.
>>>>>>>>>>> Catholic Charities has opened a hotline for sheltering needs in Austin / Travis county. The number is 512-776-7111.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs it is my impression that we are on the front end of this event and it could effect all of us over the next several days to include the weekend. At this time it looks like the EOC will be staffed until about 1900 and reopened tomorrow. The EOC has requested this position be staffed by 0800 tomorrow. There will be a local briefing at 0900 followed by a state briefing at 1000.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Unless something changes this will be my last update for the evening. Once again please reach out should you need anything. I will touch base with my Chief to coordinate this position for the A.M.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>>>> Chief Jason Pack
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is a update of request or available resources within our area.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 1 no response
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 3 Normal staffing at this time. Could send crew via brush truck for mutual aid.
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 5 no response
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 6 will have a extra engine attached to their rib with 4 swift water technicians. Command center set up on 620 with UAV’s as well as pilots available. One has FLEER attached.
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 8 no response
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 9 is at regular staffing with a call back option for personnel. Third engine is out of service for maintenance.
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 10 at regular staffing with the ability to split crew if needed for response.
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 11 has two boat crews rostered at this time and a call back option for extra personnel.
>>>>>>>>>>>> ESD - 12 no response.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> At this time the third flood gate will open around 1600 and the last will be opened at 1800 depending on need.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> The expected rise at Lake Travis at this time is 695 ft with the flood gates open. Should the weather deteriorate and it rise beyond the estimate we can expect signification changes in the flooding potential past Mansfield Dam. (See the historical pdf in previous email)
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> At this time above Lake Travis they expect another 2 to 3 foot rise over the evening that could effect us later in the evening and week.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Once again please let me know how I can help should the need arise.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Chief Jason Pack
>>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is the latest from LCRA. One flood gate is fully open and a second one has started to open. My understanding is that they will open two more over the next several hours to try and control flooding.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Keep in mind that the most gates we have ever opened are five at one time and it caused significant flooding back in 2010 throughout Austin and Travis county along the Colorado.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> At this time TCSO has officers going door to door at Graveyard Point in ESD 6 advising homeowners of the potential flooding risk. Chief Abbott I have asked for a head count of people choosing to stay in the area and will update you when I can.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have attached a historical event document that will provide some insight as to expected flooding as LCRA opens flood gates. Keep in mind this doesn’t take into account any new construction effecting the flood potential. Once again please reach out should you have any questions.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> <attachment 1.pdf>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chief Jason Pack
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Jason Pack <jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org><mailto:jason.pack at traviscountyfire.org%3e> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chiefs,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Good afternoon. As all of you know the EOC has been stood up due to the significant amount of rain to our west as well as what is currently falling on our area.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I will be your point of contact for now here in the EOC should you or your department need anything. I can be reached via the EOC at 512-974-0654, my personnel cell 512-757-1764 (call or text), or email.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> At this time I have a couple of request.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. I would like a list of resources your department could make available if needed for some of our districts that may be hit harder than others.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Send me a list of your expected wants and needs should the weather continue to get worse. I would like to get ahead of this event should it turn out to be worse than expected.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Having said all that in speaking with the LCRA they will open Lake Travis gates at some point to push the water further down stream. What we don’t know as of yet is how many and when.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I will update you as often as I can with any pertinent information. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chief Jason Pack
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Travis County Fire Rescue
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad


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Battalion Chief Michael Anderson
Travis County ESD#2- Pflugerville Fire Dept
Shift Commander : A - Shift
cell (512) 825-8029
manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>


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Battalion Chief Michael Anderson
Travis County ESD#2- Pflugerville Fire Dept
Shift Commander : A - Shift
cell (512) 825-8029
manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>


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Battalion Chief Michael Anderson
Travis County ESD#2- Pflugerville Fire Dept
Shift Commander : A - Shift
cell (512) 825-8029
manderson at pflugervillefire.org<mailto:manderson at pflugervillefire.org>


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Troy Wenzel
Fire Chief
Pedernales Fire Department
512-264-1476 Office
737-444-6223 Cell



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Troy Wenzel
Fire Chief
Pedernales Fire Department
512-264-1476 Office
737-444-6223 Cell
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