2022 Texas Freeze!
Hi Friend,
We have been notified by reputable sources that blackouts throughout Texas are highly likely to begin tonight. State nor local authorities have issued an official statement, but we are encouraged to prepare our communities, especially those who are most vulnerable, for rolling blackout that may last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Please take care of yourselves and encourage community members to:
- Set refrigerators and freezers to coldest settings.
- Check flashlights and portable radios.
- Be sure to have extra batteries on hand.
- Fully charge electronics, including cell phones, tablets and laptops.
- Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working correctly and have fresh batteries.
- Prepare generators and other alternative heating supplies. Start them to ensure they are working.
- Fill your bathtub with water to help replace the water after flushing.
- Get out extra blankets, coats, hats and mittens.
During an outage:
- Use flashlights, instead of candles, as much as possible.
- Take safety precautions when using a generator. Never run generators indoors where carbon monoxide can cause harm.
- Dress warmly, in layers.
- If you lose your heat, close the doors of unused rooms and place towels under the doors. At night, cover windows with shades, extra blankets or sheets.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power is restored.
Stay warm and sheltered!
