Winter storm impacts D-FW: As temperatures drop again, millions remain without power in North Texas

[@jaeshasway]

My issue with this quote unquote energy crisis is that these companies had 10 years to fix the energy grid and prepare for the next freezing weather catastrophe. *This should never have happened.* Companies should have set aside money in the budget to make improvements every year until it met the freezing winter standards. They had TEN YEARS to make modifications! *This mess is ridiculous!!*

[@TechieTard]

They used that money to buy back shares. You gotta love Democrats.

[@rephillips56]

How much would it have cost to warn people so they could prepare?

[@stephenbustos]

Why wait to be warned? You should already be prepared for emergencies. Power generators are readily available all year long. Get one and next time to you won't get caught slipping.

[@spacesoup6797]

@@stephenbustos lol go to sleep loser

[@stephenbustos]

@@spacesoup6797 Says the troll from a troll account with a fake name 🤣 Real brave you are (as I imagine Yoda would say).

[@stephenbustos]

@Flash Jones 🤣

[@MattB-84]

Lots of people in Texas are also just not prepared for this for multiple reasons. -30 in Nebraska but we are more prepared every year. And acclimated to the cold. I was outside in just a coat today in -10 degrees just cause my body is use to the cold

[@simplyincorrigible7708]

4 million is an under statement.

[@georgeirving2129]

Actually it’s more like 10 million to 15

[@chitownbear7733]

Definitely. It's probably like more than 60 percent of the state, at the very least

[@sher3571]

Really

[@RedwingDarkstar]

Oy vey

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

@@georgeirving2129 That is horrible and sad, I hope they fix the power grid ASAP.

[@anybodycanart]

Poor homeless people and animals. Elders or disabled at home.

[@pearlwavey9051]

😳🙏🙏

[@francespelletier175]

Alot of the homeless have better survival skills than most of us!

[@strictlybusiness450]

@@francespelletier175 *ABSOLUTELY*

[@karenwebber9200]

Likely many deaths

[@rissaraelynn6632]

It makes me sick!

[@bignate8865]

31 years to fix a problem but didn’t

[@susanhorton9492]

they been working on it for 31 yrs?

[@wreckingopossum]

@@susanhorton9492 Last time it was this cold in Texas was 1989 (32 years ago) I wonder how "winterizing the equipment" will affect heat escapement from the equipment to keep it running at full efficiency when it passes 105°F as it does EVERY summer in Texas

[@riktrik7013]

@@wreckingopossum We should be prepared. The climate is changing friend, soon its going to be hard to expect what the seasons are going to do, regardless of what they used to do "EVERY" summer. Stay safe.

[@rgsxyz1105]

@@wreckingopossum ; Dallas had rolling blackouts the day before the super bowl in 2011, when it was being held there, and it almost got cancelled

[@ifiwantyoutofeel]

@@wreckingopossum 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelm-rc3un]

Not 1 dime spent for infrastructure in the last 4 years and what do you expect?

[@susiepettrey5891]

Most people cannot afford to buy food, let alone a freaking generator 🙄

[@m22d52]

create fireplace

[@glennfarris305]

You should have already had a generator.

[@dennishightower7671]

@Carol Young you know what you're a fool you have no clue what you're talking about

[@dennishightower7671]

@Carol Young well it just hasn't hit you yet you will eventually be able to say that and get away with it sorry the rude awakening I understand

[@glennfarris305]

@@dennishightower7671 learn to hunt, fish and farm.

[@harpalwaraich2550]

Open churches where their is power, open malls with heat and power n food, schools where families with families.

[@gamerjockeyletsplay7451]

There’s no power

[@diouranke]

There is*

[@gamerjockeyletsplay7451]

@@diouranke look women stop arguing with me lol 😂

[@nikola23gr]

Imagine putting a people from a bad neighborhood in a upscale mall. I am not about helping people of there is a way but by helping them what are the possibilities of looting in those malls.

[@jtjtrs8806]

Residents should get a fair discount on this months bill, and you know the city officials all have power

[@mex55]

while the power is out there isn't anything to charge...there's your discount

[@caroline61804]

They shouldn’t be allowed legally to raise price per watt or drop of oil during blizzards of record cold. It’s like China knocking of doors of homes in rural areas removing all their wood for wood burning stoves during minus 50 C weather telling people they can only use electricity or liquid gas ... it actually happened

[@Splexsychiick]

Lol never see it. More likely to see a increase charge in fuel price used

[@dongerz3025]

Please include me out!

[@Monarchski]

They've already said there's a price increase coming soon.

[@sifridbassoon]

drove slowly to my kroger this afternoon. it was closed. luckily, the Walgreens was open, but the checkout line was back to the pharmacy.

[@amandajones5661]

I'm praying for all the people out there. Have lots of friends in the USA. We dealing with heavy thunderstorms and floods. Love from South Africa 🙏😇🙏

[@oopieswhoopies]

Be safe out there

[@rosaliahorton7484]

Yes. Lord. Jesus's. Please. Protect. Everyone. In. All. These. States. In. You're. Name. Amen

[@nancymartinez2179]

Stay home and be safe

[@strictlybusiness450]

@@rosaliahorton7484 *AMEN*

[@amandajones5661]

Stay safe and our Lord will protect us. Never thought that Texas can get snow. They are like our weather. Very hot in Summer. February are our hottest month but it cool with rain and floods. We was hit by a cyclone. 🙏😇🙏

[@alexadjekum1543]

Stop saying Ercut was prepared, if they were we wont be in this blackout

[@chitownbear7733]

The media continues to say these lies and they WILL pay a price

[@danieldylan1273]

No one was prepared even though most beleive in climate change. Instead of spending billions trying to stop it, spend your money preparing for it. It's going to happen whether you prepare or not.

[@alisonfriedman5288]

Maybe more officials should focus on preparing the entire nation properly for all types of weather related emergencies. Texas doesn’t get blizzards, New York doesn’t get hurricanes, etc but it’s happening more often.

[@danieldylan1273]

@@alisonfriedman5288 Exactly, we see these events becoming more common yet bury our heads in the sand. Being without power for three or more days in freezing temperatures is uncomfortable, avaoidable, and can be deadly. Like the wildfires out west. Every year more acreage is burned yet we do not put in firebreaks, bury electrical lines, clear brush away from towns or cities. We wait until the fires begin and then wring our hands and complain. Wake up people,

[@soonersdevil]

@@alisonfriedman5288 Used to see chilling weather during College Bowl games in Dallas.. Someone at some Should've thought that Maybe extremely bad weather could hit

[@Larry11181]

In 2017 I made the decision to make my home self-sufficient. My neighbors haven’t had power all day but my house runs on solar.

[@alexzabala2154]

Which means your solar panels charge a battery?

[@dongerz3025]

Congrats!

[@fcardona84]

Aren’t the panels covered in snow?

[@Julie-ns3vh]

Are you going to check on your neighbors? Maybe you could allow them to warm up for a bit and charge their phones.

[@Larry11181]

Yep most of my panels were covered with snow but I just had to brush them off and most of them still work in the cold weather. I have checked on the neighbors that I speak to. Two neighbors that I’ve never spoken two came by to inquire why I have power and they don’t.

[@virgilhuston6776]

OK..I live in Michigan and can't wrap my head around your grid freezing! What power plant problems freezing up are so different then our grid? We are cold too, with snow and ice ! I think Texas needs to prepare for weather conditions like this on a regular basis from now on.

[@dongerz3025]

than

[@suzannereiter3600]

I lived in Texas for over 35 years and this is typical "preparation" for Texas - NONE!

[@rirahuffer4933]

Prayers for you’ll that doesn’t have power, please dear Lord be with them all.

[@davidwalker3783]

Ercot has lied from the minute this started

[@sandyca1106]

HELP NOTE: ... TENT IN HOUSE!!! Set up a TENT in your smallest room, preferably an interior room, Do what you need to in your home, but go back to your tent to warm up.

[@stargazer7780]

Also light a candle or 2 🕯 inside tent ⛺... But turn off candles when sleeping to not risk a fire 👌

[@alisonfriedman5288]

Flashlights and batteries also. I learned that the hard way in 2011 during the blizzard that hit the entire northeast right before Halloween. Also, IKEA has some great lamps that only require batteries.

[@soonersdevil]

@NAT TURNER Walmart has battery back up light bulbs 4.50...and they stay on 90 min...maybe get a portable power bank too

[@Mapleneckguitar]

Just spoke to a friend in Fort Worth ( 9pm a nite) - his family is freezing at this moment. Could only speak for a few minuets. Saving phone/cell power. He cannot believe that they were not warned about this - just lied to, they were not prepared. Beyond angry. He hasn't had power since 2AM - 19 hours without power. Unbelievable lack of responsibility. He asked me to place this list online and ask people to contact these representatives and ask, "WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED WHEN TX IS SUPPOSE TO BE SUCH AN INCREDIBLY RUNNING STATE?"

[@cobes11]

Same. North Fort Worth, power out since 2am

[@carlabuggs1238]

@Mapleneckguitar is there anything the rest of the country can do to help? We are praying for Texas!!

[@diezel013]

Out for 24 hours+ now. Incompetent a holes.

[@byrontaylor9235]

@mapleneckguitar. Oh man i hope he's doing ok prayers to him and his and all those that have been without power for sooo long i live in cleburne texas and i lost power at 4:30am monday morning and it came back at 1pm monday then back off at 5pm and its 4am Tuesday morning and its still off. In my apartment complex the fire dept has been needing to make constant trips into........sadly i fear with a heavy heart that we are only going to have several deaths because of this and the lack of preparedness. These power companies must be held accountable

[@dongerz3025]

Everybody was warned about it.

[@lifeasithappens]

There is always money for Wars and the Military but there is never enough money for Infrastructure. Shame Shame!!!!!!!

[@Technewlogy]

They should give us free electricty for a month

[@brandnewnew9905]

And another for suffering

[@oopieswhoopies]

@Emme Olson you keep regurgitating the same words to different comments, you know that us Texans don't get to choose if we are on the federal power grid

[@edwinmunyua2620]

hehe their cant

[@dongerz3025]

There's that "they" again!

[@steve881957]

@@oopieswhoopies You get to vote don't you!!!

[@Ron-cg2hf]

The people with electric cars will be staying home on Tuesday.

[@stargazer7780]

Unless they also have a gas powered car 👌

[@fijiwill2237]

Nobody is going anywhere on tuesday, im in kentucky rn and I can’t even get off my street i had to walk to the store to avoid getting in an accident

[@steveshea6148]

Or using them to power their house

[@WHITETAIL215]

Tell sleepy joe this is what happens when you believe we can just live off windmills

[@WHITETAIL215]

Ok Mike trump Donald pence apparently you care so much to leave a reply

[@rontom-l4h]

you put blankets together make a fort and everyone goes inside. body heat

[@stephenbustos]

Or you could be smart next time and have a power generator ready in case you lose power.

[@louisecheney4859]

@@stephenbustos Not everyone can afford a generator.

[@stephenbustos]

@@louisecheney4859 If you can afford a house you can afford a generator. Plenty of places will let you rent-to-own or layaway so you can buy it a little at a time. If you are homeless you have bigger problems and the blackout isn't among them.

[@DriverJ-N]

@@stephenbustos some generators are frozen for some people

[@kikani8637]

@@DriverJ-N that's exactly right. We have one but it's not working it's only been used about 4 or 5 times but with this weather it just won't start

[@joemamma2255]

This is unfortunate, but the lessons is don't depend on the government for your safety and well-being. Be prepared.

[@VicMansaMusa]

It's private companies that are in charge of providing power in Texas! Can't blame the government on this one!

[@squatch545]

No, the lesson is don't depend on private utility companies.

[@joemamma2255]

I also feel bad for all the illegal aliens crossing right now, due to JOE Biden's promise of amnesty. He should be held accountable for all those poor people freezing!

[@moist_ointment]

The lesson is: the US is increasingly resembling as 3rd world country. Texas wants to be an independent grid so that it can be privately owned with minimal regulation, and this week proved that to be a failure: without a regulation specifically requiring winterizing the grid (which the Federal government explicitly recommended Texas do years ago), ERCOT chose to be cheap.

[@soonersdevil]

Government...you mean the Republicans that wanted & got a Private Grid ??

[@stevehutson2815]

Prayer's without ceasing Lord help us all In Jesus mighty name amen!!!

[@DefaultName-vk7ok]

and awomen

[@vladoportos]

Why would he go against his own plan ? :D

[@nadiabusiness23]

Only love comes from the Lord, if there is pain and suffering that is Satan’s work!

[@dongerz3025]

Got to get Jesus involved.

[@stinkyface1]

Probably be best to cease praying and go chop some wood or knit a hat🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@watchdealer11]

I hate politicians. I promise you not a single one is shivering right now. Invest in generators.

[@DriverJ-N]

Generators are frozen thats part of the big issue right now I'm one of the lucky few in Texas that wasn't affected by this...

[@watchdealer11]

@Emme Olson Okay...doesn't change the fact that many operators have been investing away from reliable energy to green energy due to *FEDERAL* incentives. Regardless, my point wasn't about energy politics. It was about the corruption of politicians putting their interests first and about taking the wise step of preparing with generators.

[@watchdealer11]

@@DriverJ-N Definitely go for a cold resistant one.

[@michaelmullin3585]

@@DriverJ-N Homeowner Generacs are not frozen. Camp County is not off line. It is outside of the ERCOT area. And I am so glad! SWEPCO and a co-op are keeping things running.

[@irondiver292]

@@DriverJ-N generators don’t stop working in freezing weather.

[@irisbloom916]

Growing up my elders always said to be prepared for things like this, to never think things like this cant happen. I was always a renter until 20 years ago when we bought 7 acres and built a small 3 bedroom ranch. Electric is cheap here so we heat with all Electric so it just makes it nice getting one bill. We also super insulated house including all inside walls and did put a small wood stove in center of home ...for those just in case moments. Also because of the pandemic, myself and lots of others have built up great pantries with food and necessities. Liste ing to my elders paid off, we live in the NY countryside and we know all about the cold. I pray for everyone going through this...

[@TkTk-sc5jx]

There needs to be Congressional investigation on the power counties prepares plans and actions doing this storm.

[@dongerz3025]

Oh, no.

[@johnmurkwater1064]

Maybe not congress, but Texas state should definitely look into this issue. My aunt has been w/o power for almost 24 hrs now.

[@jordanrodrigues8265]

Texas set up Ercot specifically to keep Congress out. So...

[@shundiek8443]

There's no power here in Mansfield TX. Our power went out at 3am on Monday morning and it was only reported that we had one outage in our area!!! Smh!!! And we have the mansions here in Mansfield with all their lights on!!!!

[@nobytes2]

Mansions probably have generators, stop making assumptions.

[@allentarver6286]

If you own a home there then go out and buy a generator because you're gonna need try to prevent your water pipes from freezing.

[@francespelletier175]

Their pipes have probably already frozen! If water isn't coming out of their faucets that means pipes are frozen. I've watched news where people are turning on their faucets with water not coming out.

[@David_Castillo-Lopez]

@@francespelletier175 San Antonio pumps are not working because no power.

[@jefe9206]

In galveston they just cut off our water, how kind of them

[@trevcagle1561]

They all sold out

[@Julie-ns3vh]

!!! Read comments before trying this !!! If you are freezing go get in your car to warm up if you can, sending prayers 🙏 Edit- Never leave your car running in an enclosed space like a garage!! The fumes will cause carbon monoxide poisoning. I wasn’t aware some people didn’t know that. 😥

[@Libra-we4yz]

But NOT IN THE GARAGE!!!! People are dying trying to warm up in their cars with the garage door closed

[@ralphjames1211]

WHat if they don't have a car? Just sayin!!!!!

[@erickstjames]

You can still die running a car out in the open.

[@Julie-ns3vh]

@@erickstjames I didn’t know that, how?

[@erickstjames]

@@Julie-ns3vh broken exhaust manifold, blocked tail pipe from piled up snow, wind blowing exhaust under the vehicle it will seep into the cabin, not very likely but not worth the rusk

[@suzannereiter3600]

I lived in Texas for over 35 years and it was the same situation 35 years ago when the weather was crazy as it is now. Nothing has changed. I spent many cold days and nights freezing when all of my power was cut off. Living in Hawaii has solved those problems! I highly recommend it - love it here.

[@audreyd1787]

How’s their health care up there?

[@suzannereiter3600]

@@audreyd1787 Up where? In Hawaii? It's expensive and sometimes hard to come by. I live on the Big Island, and if you need a certain specialist, you may need to fly to Honolulu to get the necessary services.

[@uncensworddude9058]

Praying for all the vulnerable to get their heat on! In Jesus name!!!

[@notfooled6232]

You would be better off burning your bible for heat at least that really works

[@Seasoned._.3eef-]

@@notfooled6232 shut up, it’s disrespectful to speak poorly of people’s beliefs, have a blessed day 😁

[@Seasoned._.3eef-]

@@notfooled6232 huh? sorry but I don’t understand what you mean, neither do I care, so once again have a nice day. Edit: I don’t need a reply, thank you

[@triplezzz916]

This is bull! All these company need to be held criminally accountable

[@itestedpositiveforfreedom3943]

They won't be because these companies line the pockets of American politicians.

[@OnTheRocks71]

I'm positive they've outlined scenarios exactly like this, and figured it would be better for shareholders to NOT improve their equipment for a "once every couple years" event. (This is going to keep happening as our climate gets more erratic). Means nothing to them if someone freezes to death in their home.

[@rogermartinez649]

They're also using bullvrap words like power outages and blackouts. There is no such thing. They voluntarily shut off our power at midnight on Monday and have not turned it nn since.

[@chrisshields1629]

when you get your bill , from whoever , cut them a check for 1 dollar , and a document stating -------------this bill is in dispute.

[@d.j.finest5598]

I sincerely pray for ALL of you. Peace

[@Annunaki581]

MOST GENERATORS AND ELECTRIC MOTORS IN CANADA HAVE HEATERS IN THE COMMUTATOR COMPARTMENTS TO AVOID EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION WHICH CAUSES SHORT CIRCUITS CANADA IS A COLD COUNTRY SO WE ALWAYS ALLOW FOR THIS KIND OF SITUATION ALSO MOST PEOPLE HAVE A EMERGENCY WOOD BURNING STOVE !!!!!!

[@dongerz3025]

And it causes you to capitalize wantonly!

[@johnmurkwater1064]

"Welcome to 2021, let's see how this goes." Haha, no kidding.

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

I don't think this year is any better than the horrible 2020, but we hope it will be less damaging.

[@dusk7919]

Not...... Really 2funny I'd say.......

[@Forjatuvida]

I think that we'll end up thinking fondly of 2020, then 2021, then...

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Hahahahahah you're so funny 🤣

[@fschiller4189]

I grew up in Wisconsin. Every winter looked like this.

[@rogermartinez649]

Yea but i bet you had power to keep you warm. Instead we are here nn our homes freezing.

[@Henry.58]

Yep here in Columbus Oh, we have got used to this ,I have 1500 Watt generator,Propane heater and a spare fridge with food in the garage. But that's what you do in winter States Those folks down there have never seen this. My Brother is in Austin and he was ready but said its bad! Also maybe now they will stop with the solar ,wind BS being the end all for energy !.

[@fschiller4189]

@@rogermartinez649 We had oil heaters and a gas heater for hot water. It was the summers that were unbearable. I suppose it all depends on what you are used to. I now live in Germany and a few years ago our heater malfunctioned in the winter. We used 10 candles to keep the living-room warm.

[@allendean9807]

I wonder if it’s time for this country to focus on its infrastructure? Texas isn’t used to this, true, but we have had an infrastructure problem for decades, as companies kick the can down the road over profits... i hope Texans stay as warm as possible.

[@mikeekim242]

How much are you willing to pay per KWH? They will make their profit either way.

[@allendean9807]

Infrastructure on this scale will never be done by for profit corporations. It will have to be a federal project. And as such, must focus on renewables working along side current means. Shell released a statement saying we reached peak potential for oil and gas in 2019. That means, what’s left is all that’s left. So, renewables are a fact of life, and the United States have the opportunity to lead the world, if they have the spine, and the vision. Massive winter storms? Most likely nothing by itself will help. But, if we had proper storage media in homes, a huge push toward solar, and regulations mandating weatherizing power grids, things might have been different in so many states suffering right now....

[@allendean9807]

@@mikeekim242 that depends upon supply and demand. If there was a national push for products like Tesla roofing, demand would massively decrease, making costs much cheaper. Add to this storage mediums to back up homes in such emergencies, and you have a nation of self sufficiency- something so many in our country are all for. Imagine a nation with country wide broadband for all. Renewables subsidized to the point everyone can afford to make their own power and store it on site? It’s doable. The tech is here. Between starlight, Tesla roofs and Tesla battery power packs, all the government will need to do at this point is invest. Simple.

[@mikeekim242]

@@allendean9807 "subsidized" That's a word that means somebody will suffer. The government never pays for anything, we do. Those Tesla roofs are cool, but solar isn't affordable, or reliable enough yet. Most likely it will be another 30 years before we see this kind of weather in Texas again, so it would be cheaper to have a fireplace installed. You do understand part of the problem was the amount of wind power we have in Texas, and that those wind turbines failed? and with all the cloud cover we've had this week, and that solar would not be enough to keep a house warm for a week? A fifty thousand dollar roof can't change those facts. I've been in construction for over 36 years believe me when I say I would love be able to live off grid and have a Tesla 1 ton truck that can haul several tons around for hundreds of miles each day, but we're just not there yet, and it's certainly not affordable.

[@emmarose6590]

Bottom line is that this is unprecedented. I’m not sure investing trillions in energy for winterizing equipment is the answer. Even in 2011 it wasn’t this bad. Not sure it’s worth doing it for this to happen in another century

[@ncuxap12444]

This cold is brutal for Ukraine, let alone Texas. Seriously life threatening, especially with the power out.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

ukraine have cheap earth gas like rusdia and heating in every house

[@Sunflower-nx5en]

You cant tell me that that much power went out simultaneously....you cannot....theres more to this than we are being told...its plain common sense that that kind of malfunction just doesn't happen unexpectedly....wake up people

[@steve881957]

The truth finds it hard to pass a politicians lips!!!

[@anthonyanthonymorones4226]

Well, I’m gonna be honest with you my whole entire family we knew that blizzard was hidden towards Texas. Our family did got ready for it. We even stocked up logs of wood for our house to keep us worn and we got groceries just before that blizzard hit so we were prepared , but every year around the fall time we always get prepared for winters here in Texas. Hopefully this year in 2024 people here in Texas will now pay attention to the weather and also stay off the highways. Be good out there and have a great Friday.

[@mikesandvig8246]

I've got an idea, it will be great. Let's shut down all the coal and gas power plants and rely on solar and windmills!

[@robertbaker6277]

The turbines are frozen in place. The solar panels are covered in ice . I heard that is 40% of Texas power.

[@jessiesgirl4413]

Funny how El Paso County doesn’t seem to have this issue of rolling blackouts. Maybe it’s because they don’t rely upon a decrepit energy grid that has minimally insulated transformers like the rest of Texas? Maybe the rare occurrence cold snap you are experiencing is due to elevated CO2 levels due to fossil fuel consumption? Simply blaming solar and wind failures for this is basic. Elevate your argument with facts.

[@robertbaker6277]

@@jessiesgirl4413 I didn't know that there were insulated transformers and non insulated .

[@jessiesgirl4413]

@@robertbaker6277 all transformers are insulated ,but to what degree depends upon monetary factors. The high demand of electricity when the storm hit set off a cascading failure of events for electrical output. The transformers failed when they should have been able to handle the load. Age, environment, maintenance are all factors for transformer failure but ultimately Texans will never know because their electrical grid is not under Federal guidelines & regulations. They could have been packing the transformers with Crisco and sunflower seeds and nobody would have been none the wiser.

[@robertbaker6277]

@@jessiesgirl4413 from what I understand this is a supply of available elecity

[@drebone1986]

This reminds me of when the levees broke during Hurricane Katrina, they said they were ready then and next thing people are on their roofs pleading for help, we gotta stop letting government say it's ready and have to start having them prove it because these mistakes take lives and quick

[@GoldenX22]

For money they will spend, they should have given subsidies on solar panels to all residents.

[@nomorewar4189]

More useless solar panels and the money wasted - sounds like a plan alright.

[@dongerz3025]

@@nomorewar4189 Read! Look around!

[@nomorewar4189]

@@dongerz3025 -if it doesn’t make sense economically let’s just throwwww money at it - lol

[@dongerz3025]

@@nomorewar4189 It DOES make sense!

[@jonsalt3241]

To my cousins in Texas, get the wood burning fireplaces going! love from Canada

[@belindabutcher7925]

Wow. We just had bad ice storm in NC..alotta folk here still dont have power!! Hope yall get power on soon...Everytime you get cold, think of the power companies, that'll get ya blood boiling!!!!! Stay safe...🙏

[@mikeekim242]

I'm thinking more about government regulations that make energy more expensive.

[@superms6973]

They moved businesses to Texas, and here's a surprise arctic cold. Coincidence?

[@tgrgdv2621]

I think so.

[@TheOriginalC.H.]

How is he saying that it is about human and animal "survival" when he just okayed people (humans) to have the power that they just had restored a mere hours ago to be cut off again?!

[@timothykissinger4883]

Doesn't make sense.

[@TechieTard]

@@timothykissinger4883 It does make sense, they are doing this on purpose. Think about it, you waste more power keeping your home cool in the summer.

[@debbiewilson5739]

i feel so bad for these guys . this is so disgusting how this system has failed

[@boringlyawesum]

maybe stop building electric only houses my 1,400 sq foot home has 4 natural gas drops stove, water heater, living room and a bedroom. i got an old school 40,000 btu dearborn heater in the living room just killing it. sucks my internet is down but natural gas is keeping my family warm

[@carlabuggs1238]

And go back to wood burning fireplaces so you have heat and can eat.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

Houses with fireplaces are a goldmine

[@suzannereiter3600]

How are you distributing the heat throughout your house, if you are?

[@eileenmiller7522]

🙏🏽Praying for Texas!!!

[@mefirst5427]

I used to business travel a lot and transit through Dallas many times over the years, always cold and freezing in Dallas, I remember in 2000 it was snowing and freezing.

[@dongerz3025]

Depends on when you're there.

[@crystaljackson7533]

Praying for everyone in Texas

[@oopieswhoopies]

Out here in south east Dallas Currently 7° . Had power out since 5pm, 2am now. But it's been going off and on since 2am yesterday. Lasting 15 minutes to 8hours never know. My coworkers in mesquite have been without power since yesterday. We out here freezing . Just hoping this will pass soon. No matter how many layers of clothes or blankets you put on you still wake up freezing and stiff.

[@carlabuggs1238]

Praying for Texas! Do you have an outdoor fire pit? Start a fire outside and heat bricks or stones. You can use those to stay warm. Or take a metal coffee can and a votive candle. Put the candle in the can and set the can on a plate or something non flammable will generate some heat. Go to the upstairs and block of one area use sheets or blankets tacked to the wall to keep all of the heat in one area. Praying for Texas!!!!

[@Lokeyy1]

Ercot wants to raise prices, can't miss the opportunity while people are dying. SMH

[@ralphjames1211]

Ercot will be responsible for people who dies!!!

[@jwilcox4726]

Not until they fix their equipment and make it safe winter/summer/spring/fall. Or tell them we will sue them if they even think about raising prices. Get pwr. on now.

[@oopieswhoopies]

Texas just wasnt prepared. We don't ever see this in texas

[@oopieswhoopies]

@Emme Olson yeah this is true , the power company knew it was coming but didnt take the steps to prepare. To my previous comment. I was talking about texas residents. Hardly anyone has a ice scraper, snow shovel, a generator. Most people are lacking in big winter jackets, thick socks . Texans weren't prepared for this to be without power for so long buy all the food and toilet paper you want . Everyone out here still cold.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

Dude it's cold/wet in Most of america . The crazy weather we're having is NOT coincidental...👀

[@AD-316]

Prayers for Texas 🙏

[@christopherp.hitchens3902]

Your imaginary friend in heaven did not save nearly 500,000 Covid victims. Why would he help Texans with frozen pipes?

[@cloed0ll]

@@christopherp.hitchens3902 Dude. Come on please dont be like that smh

[@LiLladieCristy]

This is so crazy 🙏 prayers

[@herkreativelife2292]

I live on the east coast, we’re used to and well prepared for cold temps, ice and snow but Texas not so much . Keeping you all in prayer !

[@arianaz6723]

what a big shame for Texas !

[@subaruwrxsti300]

Fun fact: we have power outages in canada sometimes too and we too, get statements like "we were ready blah blah blah".

[@robertivanski3830]

I’m Canadian too living in Ontario’s snow belt. I’m 63 so I’ve seen a lot of winters. Yea we get power outages but all the outages i have experienced in my lifetime have been short. They have been accident related or a line coming down In a storm but I’ve never been without power for more than a couple hours at the most and that has been rare.

[@CT-vm4gf]

@@robertivanski3830 Long power outages in the US seem to be a regular occurrence, more like a third world country.

[@hendricks6760]

Try having fun with frozen water pipes and no power and the nearest grocery store is closed because their power is off too!

[@sheliarossell3162]

Goverment federal Goverment gave order to shut electricity off now you know the truth why isn't news reporting Goverment Order shut down. Why?

[@dongerz3025]

"It's all the government's fault." Snore.

[@steve881957]

@@dongerz3025 LOL. Here come the conspiracy kooks Don!!!

[@stargazer7780]

Also Vegetable Shortening and cooking oils can be used to make candles very easily 👌

[@alisonfriedman5288]

What about the wick?

[@stargazer7780]

Alison Friedman you can roll up little pieces toilet paper for wick... Or also use a Mop's for wick or cotton yarn for wicks

[@stargazer7780]

Also if you have those long skinny Taper candles you can just stick it in middle of a vegetable shortening container and vualah .. Days worth long lasting candle 🕯

[@geoffdevore6321]

With natural gas, this would not be happening to this degree!! A smart country does not rely on a outdated electrical out dated power system, without a back up!! Not trying to cut down any one person or any one company, just saying there should been a back up system.

[@817sports]

I have power, I live next to some big hospitals and Arlington municipal airport

[@rachael7360]

Lucky

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

I live close to a PG & E . I remember when my city, a huge part of my neighborhood, had a power outage but our house had power back up in under an hour while the rest of the community had theres in several hours

[@jennag1048]

I live in the medical center in San Antonio. I understand now why we haven't lost power. I have the heat down low and taped the windows and doors to stop letting the cold in. Prayers to my fellow Texans.

[@marymorisco]

Live in Grand Prairie 75051, the electricity here keeps going on and off.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

The Elephant in the room no one's talking about is Texas has it's own grid, separate from the rest of the nation. Other states having power down due to natural causes can divert power from all over the U.S. that has spare, Texas can not do that, so when they experience this kind of calamity they're on their own.

[@VE6XTC]

I'm praying for Texans that they can get over the cold wave soon.

[@tbz1551]

Prayers always help 😏

[@evaacosta4832]

Who will pay for all the damage this has caused. Frozen pipes are very expensive!

[@steve881957]

You will!!!

[@fluteplayervictoria4100]

ERCOT was not prepared... If they had prepared people would not be without power.

[@xsargantxshaftx7997]

Exactly people would not be freezing to death or dying from carbon monoxide poisoning leaving their cars running in their garages if they had been

[@GoldenX22]

Texas doesn't provide solar subsidies. My neighbors with solar panels and battery were perfectly okay. Encourage people to install solar panels.

[@chicago773williams5]

People got money for Jordan’s but not generators.

[@fooshampoo904]

When 25 percent of your power production freezes during a storm and discouraging people from keeping backup wood stoves, well there you go. I am truly sorry for everyone suffering. Please use this as a wake up.

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

Can't believe there is snow in Dallas.

[@BackquarterSnowcruiser]

All the Canadians are looking at Texas and thinking "hmm... that's a nice warm spring day in April... Wish I was in Texas..."

[@sandyjohnson4182]

You Yanks have a State that is used to being frigid. Time to call and ask them for advice. "When it's springtime in Alaska, it's 40 below."

[@4133EWvianen]

America in the year 2021, what a bummer. In other parts of the world it hardly ever happens...........

[@francespelletier175]

Bad stuff happens all over the world!

[@francespelletier175]

@@ignaciotorres8970 hearing it from others they're making it sound like it's not all that bad! I have no idea because I'm not there. Just how cold is it getting in peoples homes without heat, 40's,50's,60's? I just know that more cold and snow is on it's way. It will always seem a bit warmer indoors than out, but once temperatures fall below freezing then it does get a bit harder to tolerate if you don't have heat!

[@Omer.Mansur]

-9C -15C in Texas and all this wow... Here in Alberta, Canada we have -40C / -50C and still nothing of this sort happens here

[@alexadjekum1543]

I know Texans are use very low taxes in the country but at some point we going to have to pay more taxes so things like this can be taken care of. Nothing is free .

[@fcardona84]

Taxes is not the solution

[@steve881957]

@@fcardona84 Oh really. How do things get paid for!!!

[@vladoportos]

How do you freeze nuclear power plant ? I thought that was not possible....what froze ?

[@quantumplutonian6414]

My guess is that some water got frozen so it is not safe to keep them running. Hopefully the pressure stabilised though. If it didn't we would be seeing a disaster like Fukushima Daiichi.

[@dongerz3025]

The harsh weather missed us in the Atlanta area.

[@Cris_V_00]

People act like they dont have smart phones or the internet, the weather resources have been warning about the storm for a week. Be self reliant and self informed to be prepared.

[@jammin888]

Yes, There have been warnings that this was coming. The warnings we didn't get was how badly our power infrastructure was likely to fail, and that the 15 minute rolling blackouts would result in hundreds of thousands of day long outages in freezing temperatures.

[@gwenparsons6607]

Praying 🙏to Lord Jesus Christ ❤️ 👑get in the word the Bible. Sending prayers to all without power.

[@dongerz3025]

Send everyone a Bible.

[@chitownbear7733]

Yeah cuz that gonna force these idiots to spend the money to match the infrastructure of everyone else in this country

[@chitownbear7733]

Yeah cuz that gonna force these idiots to spend the money to match the infrastructure of everyone else in this country

[@tmb4100]

We live in rural Collin county and our neighborhood power has been off since 6:30 p.m. Sunday night. I’m happy for those that have power, or some power, just don’t understand how we can’t at least get a rotation into the rolling blackout group.🙃 Edited to add: especially when neighborhood one street over has had power.

[@garygerard4290]

A few hundred dollars would have bought a portable generator but you chose a big screen tv instead

[@bobbybrown1389]

So if I Don't have water heat or electricity how can I help others if I can't help myself? And why is it that other states that have heavier bad weather can still hold power for the city

[@TinaP.2269]

Yeah just cut us all off but they make sure they get their money when the bill is due!! Yet we are sitting here with no service and freezing. Luckily I prepare for disaster. I feel for my elderly neighbors.

[@stargazer7780]

Tina I'm glad you prepared 👌.. But how? Power generator?

[@markeddy8731]

@@stargazer7780 Mr. Buddy portable propane heaters. But don't forget to open a window a tiny bit for fresh air, if you live in a well insulated home. It's 70 degrees in my bedroom. 18 degrees outside, i love my Mr. Buddy.

[@joer8854]

They don't insulate down there and many people don't have indoor heating.

[@TinaP.2269]

@@joer8854 your so right this is the first time as far as I've been alive it's been this cold here in San Antonio and I'm 51. Some live in trailers and I cant imagine how cold they are. I was ok cause I always prepared. When I bought emergency food a while back my co workers laughed at me I have used it twice. It has a 25 year shelf life so I'm sure they were not prepared for no electricity shelves at the store are cleared out. I was prepared. I pray for all still without power. They just turned ours back on but I'm prepared in case it goes off again.

[@TinaP.2269]

@@joer8854 your so right this is the first time as far as I've been alive it's been this cold here in San Antonio and I'm 51. Some live in trailers and I cant imagine how cold they are. I was ok cause I always prepared. When I bought emergency food a while back my co workers laughed at me I have used it twice. It has a 25 year shelf life so I'm sure they were not prepared for no electricity shelves at the store are cleared out. I was prepared. I pray for all still without power. They just turned ours back on but I'm prepared in case it goes off again.

[@Jem395]

This is horrific. Our electric bills will now go up to pay for these necessary changes. Why doesn't this happen in other states? I get cutting electricity to conserve but NOT for days. Why can't they cut people for 2 hrs? This is insane. People can die. This is a huge failure on their part. They have no excuse.

[@jordanrodrigues8265]

Other states cooperate, Texas has its own grid.

[@raystanczak4277]

These folks in the energy business weren’t ready. He said there are some relatively easy fixes-but they’re not cheap. That means higher taxes. You can only give away so much to attract business. People will blame politicians, but let them ask voters to pay to insulate generators for cold weather-in Texas-and watch the recall petitions immediately appear. Low taxes=lower services. Just saying.

[@carlabuggs1238]

The people were not ready either. At some point we, the citizenry, need to start taking responsibility for our own lives.

[@raystanczak4277]

@Emme Olson Worked out well, didn’t it?

[@nicktomcheck7958]

If you can afford a c-crane radio it has am & FM radio on in. The radio has a hand crank generator on it. Having candles help for light & also keeps the chill off.

[@irawanprajogo3122]

Would not have thought that Texas have to go thru so much snow...

[@zyrianaarenee453]

They r never prepared for hurricanes...snow storms, tornados, riots and viruses

[@randbarrett8706]

Lol at ERCOT “actually the system is working”

[@cooldude2251]

Morgan Feeman voice: it was not

[@shadytreez]

Sure is not working for the people....

[@chelseagriffin3148]

I said where? & I'm on the east coast. ERCOT is f**** joke.

[@haroldmcguire9552]

invest in SOLAR Panels, then you'd have some power.

[@10susan10]

At least the actual power lines didn't go down like the NE Ice Storm that toppled the main electrical transmission lines for millions of customers. Some of us went weeks without power as the grid had to be physically rebuilt from the ground up.

[@johngaudet6316]

We in the NE are prepared for that, think about it. It almost never gets cold in Houston.

[@ctrygrl21]

They knew and yet here we are. So in future we need to pay more. Really how's the windmills working out

[@learningbuddies915]

They and the nuclear plants are not working. Didn’t you hear the report? Even the nuclear plant failed in Texas. All are freezing. So there.

[@christopherp.hitchens3902]

Yeah, I like ERCOT’s designated spin-meister blithely announce they KNEW outages were coming. She probably got fired right after she stuck her foot in her mouth. OUT IN THE COLD WITH THE REST OF US!

[@kikani8637]

@Maria C right, I don't recall any blackout's back in 89 when that storm hit Texas back then So something isn't right

[@rasheeda1303]

From the looks of it study the north this is sad

[@allendean9807]

Like the reporter said, it’s fixable, but it’s a costly one. Meaning, companies have chosen to not upgrade infrastructures over profits....

[@mike-sk2li]

%25 of the state's electricity is produced by windmills. The windmills are frozen.

[@gmale2624]

In Iowa 42% of its electricity in produced by wind power. They are not having any problems with their power grid and the temperature there has been in the teens. I wonder why?

[@watsonh.5044]

Its supply and demand. Simple mathmatics. The 4 major Texas metro areas have grown nearly 70% since 2000 with very little MW's added. Subtract MW's loss from coal plants shutterd = Freeze your .... off.

[@VoteForBukele]

You make no sense. I mean, you’re trying to, but the problem is that everything you said is garbage.

[@watsonh.5044]

@@VoteForBukele Maybe every home should have a 300 ft windmill in the back yard. Does that make sense.

[@watsonh.5044]

@@VoteForBukele or how about this. The worlds carbon foot print can only be reduced by the reduction in human activity. Eating, shi....g, ect. The only way that can be achieved is to proportionally eliminate humans.

[@VoteForBukele]

@@watsonh.5044 there’s no need to refute your statements when the irrefutable truth is that your state has more than enough energy to meet the demands right now. It’s simply mis-managed. You can use cherry picked facts to support your arguments until your little heart’s desire. Problem is that I, much like the universe, don’t entertain emotional statements and opinions. Capacity is not the problem. Availability is the issue.

[@watsonh.5044]

@@VoteForBukele No problem you win. Its what I saying at the beginning. Just being sarcastic about a simple solution. Just like a simple problem like this can't be solved because the country is infected with so-called intellects with no common sense. You sound like one of those types.

[@lockdot2]

I feel this is needed to be said. If you have a gas stove and a match, lite the match 1st, 2nd hold it by the gas burner 3rd turn the gas to that burner on and your stove will lite up. Now DO NOT leave the gas on before you get your match working, will cause a fire explosion if you did that. So match then gas. Keep that in mind.

[@adamcompton567]

The answer is clear. We have been trying to build more power plants but the environmentalists wouldn't let it happen. Thanks again democrats. The greatest country in the world and we can't keep the lights on

[@juliebrothers6033]

Enough talk already.. there are thousands of families freezing out there 🙄🙄

[@francespelletier175]

People are going to freeze to death if they don't get electric back on.

[@nobytes2]

Not really, stay inside your house in one room. And layer up. Eat, and drink plenty of water.

[@francespelletier175]

@@nobytes2 I think you forgot to include, and cuddle up with someone to generate some heat!

[@nobytes2]

@@francespelletier175 Inside a house will drop to about 40 degrees. Just wear proper close it isn't a live death situation like you're describing.

[@francespelletier175]

@@chickenmaster7069 of course there will be! Everyone's under the covers!