Seeing a lot of stories like this. Frustrating. We'll be pressing CenterPoint today on how they decide who to shut off, and how they can be better about warning residents.
2.6 million power outages in TX now, from Red River (-2°) to Rio Grande Valley (21°). To Northerners who don't understand the big deal:
- Many TX 🏘️ lack heat; rely on 🔌 space heaters
- 🏘️ improperly insulated & vulnerable to pipes freezing
- Few snow plows, salt, snow tires ❄️