I'm in Southhampton Hills, one of the small neighborhoods between, Brodie, William Cannon, West Gate, and Davis.
Power returned around midnight last night after ~24hrs without it in a 100% electric home with no fireplace. Temp inside was 50 at reconnect. Was awakened around 3am to the sound of rushing water and discovered a growing pool in my bedroom. Ran outside to shut off water, and slipped and fell on the ice, injuring my arm.
Doesn't seem bad enough for 911 with other people in greater need. Cannot find any urgent care nearby that is open or even answering phone. Calls to SignatureCare Austin Emergency Room get disconnected immediately. Is anyone in the area able to get eyes on it to see if it is actually open?
Some pain to touch on elbow, but mostly just discomfort and limited motion at elbow and wrist. No noticeable swelling. No obvious broken bones. I can wiggle fingers and make weak fist. Rotation is very very limited, but all range has improved slightly throughout the day. I made a sling from a t-shirt, and happened to have a wrist splint. Would have a neighbor drive me to urgent care if it's open, but don't want to risk a longer drive nor take up valuable hospital ER resources unless things worsen. Call and message to primary care for advice have gone unreturned.
On a long waiting list for plumber to fix pipe, as I understandably could not find any who were willing to brave the roads in order to work. Neighbor was providing water, but lost theirs to city pressure issues several hours ago. Kicking myself for not having the foresight to expect a leak and no water, but too late now. I should have enough to get me through tomorrow, but unless neighbor gets water again, it will get grim.
I live alone and drive a stick, so doing things for myself or driving anywhere is a challenge under the circumstances. Once the roads improve, I can rely on friends in other parts of town. Until then, I am coping, and know others are in worse shape. Nonetheless, if the power goes out again, I will lose my shit, though I won't be able to flush it without melting snow.
tldr: 2021 also sucks, but not as much as OU.