Update on Wednesday, July 29, at 2:37 p.m.: City\u00a0of\u00a0Cedar\u00a0Park Assistant\u00a0Director\u00a0of\u00a0Communications\u00a0&\u00a0Engagement Daniel Sousa tells MySA that the gas leak has been capped\u00a0and the incident is nearing completion.<\/p>\n
Atmos Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) completed the necessary work to safely address the leak, Sousa says. Just before 1 p.m., crews began the gas restoration process, with power restoration expected to begin soon as well.<\/p>\n
“Throughout the incident, six condominium units were evacuated as a precaution,” Sousa said. “No injuries were reported, and none of the evacuated residents requested assistance.”<\/p>\n
Evacuations in Central Texas are underway after authorities discovered a gas leak in Cedar Park on Wednesday, July 29.<\/p>\n
The Cedar Park Police Department announced in a Facebook post<\/a> published at 9:20 a.m. that the leak is located at 1701 South Bell Boulevard, not far from\u00a0Lakeline Park and the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. Emergency crews are on site.<\/p>\n “We are assisting Cedar Park Fire Department<\/a> with evacuations in the area as crews work to get the leak fixed,” the police department said.<\/p>\n