Resources

There are myriad resources available about the community and business climate in Austin.

Who To Call

The area code for Austin is 512.

General/Emergency

Medical, Police, or Fire Emergencies
911
Austin Police Department
(nonemergencies) 311 or 974-5000
Austin Police Department
(Property Crimes) 311, or 974-5000
Downtown Rangers
(For downtown issues, car unlocks and other general needs) 479-8927
Pop-A-Lock
836-1011

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Cleanliness and Sanitation

Bus Stop Maintenance
389-7573 or 389-7400

Graffiti, Alleys and Public Right-of-Way
854-4125

Graffiti, Private Property(downtown)
469-1766

Health Department
972-5600

Litter Removal - Alleys
974-3570 or 469-1766

Litter Removal - Sidewalks (downtown)
469-1766

Litter Removal - Town Lake
397-3639

Parks, Trails, and Creek Maintenance
440-5150

Spills and Other Hazards to Water Supply
974-2550

Trash Removal - Alleys of Congress Ave., E. Sixth St.
272-4341

Water and Wastewater Emergency
912-6000 or 322-9100 after hours

Late night trash dumpsters making too much noise? If paid for by City, you can ask for a schedule change.
974-3579

Late night trash dumpsters making too much noise? If paid for by Waste Management, you can ask for a schedule change.
368-5000 or 272-6220

Dead animals in the right-of-way are collected within 24 hours of notifications Mon.-Fri., and until 1p.m. on Sat.
494-9400

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
974-4343

Junk Vehicles on Lots
280-0075

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Sidewalks and Streets

Potholes, Sidewalk Repair, and Other Road Hazards
440-8444

Street Sign Repair
457-4850

Streetlight Replacement
505-7617

Traffic Signal and Walk/Don't Walk Sign Repair
457-4850

Missing Manhole Covers - in the Street
912-6000

Missing Manhole Covers - small ones in the sidewalk are the responsibility of the property owner

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Public Order/Public Safety

Austin Police Department - Administrative Office
974-5000

Austin Police Department - District Representative
974-5340 or 974-5345

Fire Station #2
477-5784

Downtown Austin Community Court
974-4879

Electrical Emergencies, 24-hour line
322-9100

Parking Enforcement
311

Obstructions in the Roadway
440-8444

Services for the Homeless
973-9203

Late Night Construction Noise
802-3387

Auto Theft Information (H.E.A.T. & VIN Etching)
974-5713

National Night Out
974-4900

Robbery Tip Line
974-5092

Texas Department of Public Safety
424-3000

Municipal Court
974-4800

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Other

Flight Information
www.abia.org

Capital Metro (public transit authority)
474-1200

Austin Public Library
974-7300

Brackenridge Hospital
324-8000

Capitol Visitors Center
305-8400

Children's Hospital
324-8000

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
478-9383

Parks & Recreation Department
974-6700

U.S. Post Office
800-275-8777

Texas Drivers License - 15th & Congress Ave.
936-2100

Austin Visitors Center
478-0098

AusTix (half-priced tickets to the theater)
474-8497

Downtown Austin Alliance
469-1766

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