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As of this morning, some 2.7 million homes throughout the state still lack power. A roundup of resources compiled by Texas outlets:
Via the @TexasTribune, information on warming centers throughout the state and nonprofit orgs providing help to those experiencing homelessness. https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/texas-power-outage-help-warming-shelter/
From @MarfaRadio, tips on staying warm at home and information on where to find food and gas in the area: https://marfapublicradio.org/blog/when-will-this-end-what-you-need-to-know-to-weather-the-winter-storm-crisis/
Boil water notices have been issued for several cities across the state, including Houston. @KHOU on how to handle a boil water advisory: https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/what-to-do-when-a-boil-water-advisory-is-issued/285-a8cfda0f-b243-4420-92c9-49e602961161
The @HoustonChron on what to do if your pipes are frozen: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/home/design/article/Frozen-pipes-Get-ready-for-the-big-thaw-and-a-15954760.php
Also by @HoustonChron, information on assisting someone who is freezing, and has either frostbite or hypothermia: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/What-to-do-if-someone-is-freezing-FAQ-on-15954552.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/What-to-do-if-someone-is-freezing-FAQ-on-15954552.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com
From the @statesman: Blankets, donations, home-cooked meals, and other ways to help in Austin. Plus, how to access that help if you need it: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/15/how-to-help-how-get-food-shelter-resources-during-texas-winter-storm/4486821001/
On keeping pets warm during this winter storm, from @dallasnews: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2021/02/15/extra-food-booties-and-fresh-water-how-to-keep-pets-warm-during-extreme-cold/
How to store food during this crisis, from @dallasnews: https://www.dallasnews.com/food/2021/02/15/do-not-store-your-food-outside-if-you-lose-power-heres-why/
Y en español, qué hacer con la comida durante un apagón prolongado vía @DallasNews’s Al Dia Dallas: https://www.dallasnews.com/espanol/al-dia/dallas-fort-worth/2021/02/15/norte-de-texas-que-hacer-con-la-comida-durante-un-prolongado-apagon/
This map by @TDEM lists shelters across the state. For additional assistance, call 211.
https://tdem.texas.gov/warm/
https://tdem.texas.gov/warm/
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