❄️ ‘We are ready for this storm.’ Abbott, ERCOT discuss Texas winter storm prep ahead of freeze txwx texasfreeze dfwwx winterwx
About 4,000 personnel with the Texas Department of Transportation were deployed to help pretreat the roads, which are expected to become icy and treacherous, Abbott said. He asked that anyone who travels in the next few days to do so with caution.
The Texas Railroad Commission contacted local gas distribution companies, major gas producers and pipeline operators throughout the state yesterday, all of whom are prepared for potential inclement weather, Abbott said. Peter Lake, the chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, said the state’s power grid and transmission system exceed the federal winterization standards. Lake also said the PUC has been working with the railroad commission to identify critical gas infrastructure to ensure natural gas continues to flow to power generators.
Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd encouraged people to follow local weather forecasts as the storm approaches. He also warned of pipes freezing and said that everyone should have a plan to stay warm. Other state agencies, such as the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and the Texas Division of Emergency Management, are prepared for the inclement weather and will be available to help local governments, Abbott said. TDEM will have local shelters and warming centers with cots, blankets and water. Resources for the nearest location can be
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