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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Millions of Americans endured another frigid day without electricity or heat in the aftermath of a deadly winter storm as utility crews r
Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas on Thursday after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold. But the crisis is far from over, with many people still in need of safe drinking water.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It wasn't just the power outages. The water outages have been widespread, and damage to some supplies was catastrophic due to the sub-freezing temperatures this week. Water supply issues have been challenged by at least two separate problems: Widespread power outages and broken equipment. Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner shared photos Thursday of several components at some water supply systems. "Damage is extensive," Lindner said. Some images showing the damage from the extreme cold to our water supply systems. Damage is extensive #houwx#txwx#hounewspic.twitte...
Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas on Thursday after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold. But the crisis is far from over, with many people still in need of safe drinking water.
Texas power outages below 500,000 but water crisis persists Snow fell in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, and the National Weather Service predicted up to 8 inches in the New York metropolitan area Thursday and Friday Loading the player... Power was restored to more Texans on Thursday, with fewer than a half-million homes remaining without electricity, and many still were without safe drinking water after winter storms wreaked havoc on the state’s power grid and utilities this week. Meanwhile, the Appalachians, northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania braced for heavy snow and ice. ...