On February 11, 2021, a massive cold front caused by an Artic vortex moved towards Texas. It brought Winter Storm Uri which eventually blanketed the entire state in sub-freezing temperatures. On February 13, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott declared Texas a disaster area and requested Federal assistance from President Biden.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the resignation of the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT) board members, including the chairman and vice-chairman:
Texas homeowners and renters in 31 additional counties who suffered damage from the winter storm that recently struck Texas may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state’s efforts to provide water and other resources to Texans across the state. The Governor’s press conference was held at Port San Antonio, where members of the National Guard are currently unloading water and other resources to distribute to communities in Texas.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have waived certain regulations related to the intake and transfer of Texans in assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and other long-term care facilities to aid in the response to severe winter weather events.
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