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@abbyjunemiller : The President & Governor’s orders go through the end of April & I would look for ours to be extended at least that far. But how long & to what degree is dependent on how well we do w/ physical distancing. (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@abbyjunemiller: Last night I shared a video about how we’re faring against other cities, &there is still much more work to be done: https://t.co/vdb6DH2zi6 . What we know for sure is that we don’t know. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@abbyjunemiller : Q: In all honesty, do you believe the lock down will be until June? A: Our current order expires in just a few days, and I expect the orders will be extended. (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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Here's the start of the second thread with answers for those who asked questions earlier during the #AskMayorAdler #COVID19 Twitter Q&A: — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @austintexasgov: A flash flood warning is in place for the Austin area until 7:30 p.m. tonight. ⚠️ Avoid flooded roadways and remember #… — PolitiTweet.org

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@Mohamma33046374 : A: Your City Council and I worked hard to pass related measures to prevent evictions & give people more time to pay rent if they’re unable to do so now. More info here on housing resources can be found here: https://t.co/8V4hGF6BDo (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@Mohamma33046374 : Q: Are you guys doing something about the rent or house payments? A: I implemented an Emergency Order that prohibits a landlord from doing what would be necessary to initate eviction proceeds (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@Cheychild13 : A: That’s the only way we can sustain this effort. In the end, it is incumbent on all of us to make the right decisions to keep ourselves and each other safe. It’s all about saving lives. (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@Cheychild13 : A: While our order is aligned with the key goal of everyone staying indoors as much as possible, there are exceptions to allow essential functions to continue and to allow people to go outside to exercise and get fresh air. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@Cheychild13 : Q: Why are we still keeping spaces where large groups of people congregate open, like the park&trails? Isn’t keeping those spaces open allowing people to risk coming into contact with each other? Do you think we can reach the 90% goal while these spaces are open? — PolitiTweet.org

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@skumailhasan : A: City officials are also working with officials across the state & the country on many levels to learn from others and share what is working for us. We all need to lean on each other to get through this together (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@skumailhasan : A: We will try to keep our local rules as strict as necessary to protect Austinites. Many of the decisions made have followed @CDCgov guidelines. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@skumailhasan : Q: Hi! Will Austin be following the federal guidelines on social distancing if that is eased by the WH on April 30th? #Austin #COVID19 #AskMayorAdler — PolitiTweet.org

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@KTGingerKid : A: Also @CDCgov is the nation's health authority and their website has a wealth of information: https://t.co/haYAH8FXQV . — PolitiTweet.org

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@KTGingerKid Q: How severe do the symptoms need to be to qualify for a test? A: If in doubt, check with your doc or call @CommUnityCareTX if you don’t have a physician. Also, check out @austintexasgov guidance re health providers here: https://t.co/nCPF2E3T7P (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@JamesQuinteroTx : A: @AustinTexasGov is currently under a hiring freeze & City departments have been asked to find ways to cut their spending (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@JamesQuinteroTX : A: The full city budget is under review to ensure we’re getting assistance to those who need it most. There will be lots of auditing bc of all the federal funding that will be received (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@JamesQuinteroTX : Q: W/ City revenues in distress, will #ATXcouncil do a third-party independent audit, zero-based budgeting, freeze hiring, freeze salaries, &/or cut its $4.1B budget by eliminating nonessential programs, like the artist-in-residence? — PolitiTweet.org

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@LoneStarLivin & @adfabus : A: I've asked area clergy to continue their practice of not gathering people. In any event, all persons must observe the 6 foot separation & other physical distancing requirements described in the City’s Stay Home-Work Safe Order. (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@LoneStarLivin & @adfabus : A: Answer: The Governor trumps the City Order & his Order provides that persons may gather for religious services conducted in houses of worship if they cannot be conducted from home or through remote services. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@LoneStarLivin & @adfabus : Q: why are you allowing churches to be deemed essential when the rest of the population is being told not to gather? seems like favoritism and unequal treatment of the population (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@joe5tx A: Pre-existing availability for ICU beds and ventilators is about 750 for each. Not many are being used now for #COVID19 cases but this will change. How much we’ll need depends on how well our community stays home and limits physical interactions (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@joe5tx : Q: How many ICU beds and ventilators does Austin have? How many are currently occupied? A: The number of ICU beds, ventilators, etc. are changing as we acquire & build capability. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@ChrisMosser : A: Individuals are encouraged to seek shelter, & the City continues to work w/ partners to maximize available resources. Please call 311 to report sites presenting possible health risks and 911 for any immediate public safety threats (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@ChrisMosser : A: @AustinTexasGov ‘s ordinances on homelessness have not changed as a result of COVID-19. The City is providing emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness that test positive, came into contact with the virus, or who are especially vulnerable. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@ChrisMosser : Q: Has there been a relaxing of homeless encampment enforcement? New colonies in Shoal Creek greenbelt are close to the West Campus "hot zone", and have thus become worrisome as a public health threat (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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@cavazos_weems : Q: When is Austin going to start requiring masks in public like Laredo? A: Public health & community spread continues to be monitored. The discussion is on-going & there could be changes. — PolitiTweet.org

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@blackstarcoop A: Bridge loans have been authorized by the City Council & will become available when the City receives approval at the federal level. Subscribe here to get eligibility requirements & applications directly from @econvitalityATX : https://t.co/CxP0UQV0rS (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@blackstarcoop : Q: When will bridge loans be available to businesses & how long do you expect the process to take from application submission to award? (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the #AskMayorAdler #COVID19 Twitter Q&A earlier this afternoon. We got a bunch of good questions - and there will be two separate threads with answers, starting with the first thread below: — PolitiTweet.org