Here’s a summary of the news updates, broken down by state:
Texas
* Severe Winter Storm Approaching: Texas is bracing for a notable winter storm wiht freezing weather and potential power outages.
* Warming Centers & Shelters: Cities like Dallas and Houston are opening additional warming centers and emergency shelters to help those experiencing homelessness.
* Infrastructure Preparations: Houston Public Works is pre-treating roads (bridges, ramps, flyovers) to prevent ice formation.
* Travel Disruptions: Nearly 1,500 flights have been canceled at dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field.
* Preparedness Resources: Facts is available on how to prepare your home and car for extreme weather, and for the latest weather updates.
* Homeless Census: Volunteers are documenting the homeless population in Tarrant County, with a heightened focus on weather-related needs.
* Election Impact: The winter weather could perhaps lower voter turnout for the special election runoff in the 18th Congressional District.
Vermont
* Extreme Cold: Some areas of Vermont are forecast to experience wind chills as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Weather Alerts: Much of the state is under a weather alert due to the extreme cold.
Resources for more information:
* Houston Public Media: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/
* Texas Public Radio: https://www.tpr.org/
* KERA News: https://www.keranews.org/
* Vermont Public: https://www.vermontpublic.org/
