Help still needed in Austin community as power, water returns Help still needed for Austin community The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community. AUSTIN, Texas - The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community. "It has been a nonstop grind here, but we know the impact of this winter storm is going to be felt for weeks," said Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2. "I don't want people to think the weather is changing and we're out of this, because we're not. There are the short-term immediate needs, then there's this mid-range area of needs and then there's the long-term impact," said Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO of the Austin Area Urban League.