Officials and first responders in Round Rock are assessing damage and help to those affected by a severe weather event that tore through the region March 21.

A news release from the city of Round Rock states crews are concentrated along Hwy. 79, Gattis School Road and Greenlawn Boulevard, where the bulk of debris and damage is located.

At this time, officials are advising residents to stay off the roads as public safety and transportation crews continue to assess damage, and the release states residents should continue to follow local news for the latest weather updates.

"The city’s transportation crews are prioritizing removing brush and limbs that have fallen into roadways, and will only remove debris in city right of way," the release states. "Limbs that are blocking roads or sidewalks can be reported by calling 512-688-0398. Any fallen trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner."

To help those most impacted by the severe weather, the city has set up two shelters at Dell Diamond Heritage Center, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., and Redbud Elementary School, 1500 Ty Cobb Place.


The Round Rock Police Department, Round Rock Fire Department, Williamson County EMS, Round Rock ISD Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety and Austin Police Department are all responding to damage, and no fatalities or major injuries have been reported at this time, according to the release.