Williamson County, Texas

Icy roadways and freezing temperatures may have closed county offices, but Williamson County emergency responders and essential employees continued to work keeping residents safe. Williamson County Emergency Communications had 201 calls for service on Thursday. There were 30 fire calls, 84 law enforcement calls and 87 calls for EMS. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a few crashes caused by icy roads. Williamson County responders will continue to monitor conditions and roadways through the rest of today and Saturday morning. The county’s local disaster declaration will end at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) remains closed Friday, February 4, 2022, due to the severe weather. It will reopen Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1 p.m

Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, due to forecasted severe winter weather in the region.

County Judge Bill Gravell signed a local disaster declaration due to the imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from severe winter weather conditions. The declaration will end at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4. View the declaration here. Governor Greg Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration for 17 counties, including Williamson County, for the winter weather response. Read that media release here. 

The winter weather will continue through Friday. Here are links to resources to help you stay informed and stay safe.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, for the region, including Williamson County, where icing and travel impacts are most likely to occur. If roads are icy or dangerous, please stay home! To learn more about driving conditions in Texas, visit www.drivetexas.org. As the temperature drop below freezing, remember to protect the 4 Ps: people, pets, plants and pipes.