As Texans endured days in the dark, the state failed to deliver vital emergency information Posted By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune on Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 12:35 AM click to enlarge Jordan Vonderhaar / The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at a Saturday press conference regarding Texas’ emergency response to a winter storm gripping Texas. As millions of Texans fought to survive brutal winter weather without power and water, Gov. Greg Abbottsaid residents should call 311 or visit a state website to find warming centers and added that a Google search had also worked for him. The only problem: Many people lacked internet access, cellphone service and the ability to watch the governor’s press conferences. When the
As Texas faced record-low temperatures this February and snow and ice made roads impassable, the state’s electric grid operator lost control of the power supply, leaving millions without access to electricity. As the blackouts extended from hours to days, top state lawmakers called for investigations into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and Texans demanded accountability for the disaster. We have compiled a list of resources for Texans who are seeking help, or places to get warm. To get updates sent straight to your phone, text hello to 512-967-6919 or visit this page to sign up.
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<figcaption> Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at a Saturday press conference regarding Texas’ emergency response to a winter storm gripping Texas. <cite>Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune</cite>
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