Abilene, Texas bought the lies from the data centers. Now, their normally difficult housing shortages have become a crisis. Rents are higher in Abilene than in Austin.

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In battling against 4-person staffing, cities like Round Rock & Austin also ignore the unique, hazardous, and extremely costly challenges data center fires present. Sabey data center Round Rock fire report: protectroundrock.org/Fire_Report_... House testimony; www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-r83E...

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From structure fires to the wildfire risks we face across our community, making sure our firefighters have the personnel and resources they need is an important part of keeping Austin prepared.

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That’s why I’ve worked to protect four-person staffing and make sure AFD has the funding to maintain it, so our firefighters can respond safely for our community.

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At root of 4-person staffing issue is ISO rating criteria & state-agency approval process created exclusively for TX. Allows TX cities to skirt 4-person staffing requirements w/out jeopardizing coveted ISO-1 classification. Disproportionate # of TX cities w/ISO-1 ratings compared to rest of US.

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