Residents in the Houston area are waking up to freezing temperatures on Monday morning as an extreme cold warning remains in effect for the entire area. Here are the latest updates.
Residents in the Houston area are waking up to freezing temperatures on Monday morning as an extreme cold warning remains in effect for the entire area.Several school districts are closed, and some icy spots have been reported on roadways.
Here are the latest updates.FOX 26 will bring you the latest updates on the winter storm, what you need to do to prepare and how local and state officials are getting ready. Watch in the live player above or on the free FOX Local app for your smart TV and phone.An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for all of Southeast Texas. Temperatures have dipped into the 20s overnight, with colder wind chill values. This kind of cold can cause hypothermia quickly and may rupture water pipes if not protected. Don't forget to bring your pets inside and check on elderly neighborsDozens of Houston-area school districts are closed on Monday due to the winter storm. Click here to see the list.Houston Transtar is reporting some icy spots on Houston-area roads Monday morning. If you have to drive, do so carefully. Check this list of reported trouble spots.You should have a way to get important updates if the power goes out.The FOX LOCAL app will allow you to stay up to date with livestreams, the latest forecasts, news stories and weather alerts in real time, all from your mobile phone or tablet.You can also sign up to get alerts sent to your phone from your county’s emergency office.Several Houston-area school districts have opted to stay closed on Monday. The list includes Houston ISD, Spring ISD, Aldine ISD, Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD and many more.If the roads are icy, the best thing you can do is stay home. If you must drive in inclement weather, allow additional time to reach your destination and share your travel plans with a friend or family member, so someone knows the route you’re taking.Eyes are on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the state's power grid. ERCOT said last week that it expects ample supply to meet power demands this winter.Locally, CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas have both said that they have made preparations ahead of the winter storm and have resources in place to respond to potential restoration efforts.If you need a place to warm up, city and county officials will open warming centers once the temperatures drop.As the winter storm bears down on Houston, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People.Make sure you have enough food, water and medication in case you can’t leave your home for a few days.Also, make sure you are heating your home safely and not creating a fire or carbon monoxide danger.
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