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The population of Texas is in crisis as the power grid which covers much of the state is failing. Unlike the rest of the lower-48 states, much of Texas is not attached to the national power grid, so there is no additional power resources to draw from. Texas and their power suppliers are more akin to Hawaii, than they are to Arkansas when it comes to power. Others will discuss how Texas and politics created this calamity, we’re going to share pointers to resources for the 2.5 million homes without power.
Warming Centers
Texas Division of Emergency Management has opened 298 warming centers, click on the map and you will be taken to the interactive map to find one in proximity to your location. If you are in Texas and unable to access the map, call 2-1-1
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The Red Cross also has an interactive map with information on their warming centers and shelters open in Texas. Click on the map to access their website and national map.
The 24 most recent travel alerts from the governments of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. For a more comprehensive list of government travel alerts, visit the Travel Alert page.
