Thread by @lizroldanTX

#BREAKING Gov Abbott giving a briefing NOW on the state’s power. On LIVE now @KHOU on air & online #winterweather

from Gov Abbott:
puc.texas.gov/storm if you have any issues with power outages @KHOU #winterweather

not a direct quote from Governor, but saying
10,000 linemen on duty, another 2000 coming in
he's issuing a proclamation to waive some regulations that will allow those repair trucks to get into the state faster & easier for 17 counties. @KHOU #winterweather

Gov Abbott: Texas has about 15% more power than last year and more reserve power. this year more generators are online, more natural gas has been designated to ensure operation during winter storm. (not exact quotes, but pretty close) @KHOU #winterweather

from Gov Abbott quoting the head of the PUC
"The Texas electric grid is the most reliable its ever been..." @KHOU #winterstorm #winterweather

Peter Lake, Chair of the Public Utilities Commission
"we have received reports of local outages from across the state due to ice on power lines, on trees... we are working closely to ensure they deploy the resources needed to restore power..."

“The grid remains strong.”
Peter Lake, head of PUC

@KHOU #WinterWeather #WinterStorm

"The grid is strong, it's reliable and its performing strong in this winter event." Peter Lake, head of PUC
@KHOU #winterstorm #winterweather

head of ERCOT:
"our wind forecast is now much higher than it was previously. we've been working on communications throughout the industry... to make sure we are communicating efficiently and accurately. We have not seen any of our generation come offline..." @KHOU #winterstorm

water systems: we are monitoring systems across the state. no notifications of boil water notices at this point... however it's cold outside and water lines freeze so we do expect we'll have some frozen pipes across the state... @KHOU #winterweather #WinterStorm

updating with his name - Brad Jones