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AMPLIFY - Home & GardenHow To Prepare Your Home for the Next Power Outage
It's better to be overprepared than underprepared for any emergency.
Mississippi's Largest City Sees Third Week Without Water For Many
Residents of Jackson, Mississippi, are still without access to clean water more than two weeks after severe winter weather ravaged through the South.
$2 Billion Power Bill Leads Texas Co-Op to Bankruptcy
An unprecedented winter storm across Texas in February inflated the price of electricity and left power providers and their customers with outrageously high bills.
Power Provider Griddy Sued by Texas AG for Billing 'Outrageous Amounts'
The state official alleges that Griddy violated the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act by hiking customers' bills to cover its own failures during the extreme weather.
How to Apply for FEMA Aid after the Texas Winter Storm
Those applying for both home and business disaster assistance can complete one application to cover both.
Texas Volunteers Save Hundreds of Animals at Sanctuary Where Primates Froze
Primarily Primates in Leon Springs thanked people who came to the aid of the animals after it lost power for four days.
Texas Energy Crisis a Wake-Up Call for Policymakers
It's easy to be drawn into political corners and cast blame on a single energy source failure.
Texas Power Retailer That Charged Thousands During Freeze Hit With Lawsuit
People across Texas reported steep increases in their electric bills as companies raised prices significantly amid the recent winter storm.
Louisiana Treated As 'Stepchild of the Nation,' Shreveport Mayor Says
"Texas desperately needs the help, but so do we," the mayor said. "Louisiana has been treated like the stepchild of the nation during this disaster."
Texas Grandmother's Home Ransacked by Thieves after She Froze to Death
Mary Gee, 84, reportedly lost power in her northeast Houston apartment over the night of February 15. Her body was discovered by her family and police the following morning.
Ted Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Texans' High Electric Bills
The Texas Republican urged regulators to intervene against electric companies profiting from the severe winter weather.
Texas Republican Jeff Leach Slams Ted Cruz's Cancun Trip: 'I Wasn't Happy'
"I work for the people, not the other way around," said Texas Republican State Representative Jeff Leach. "It's important for us as policymakers to show up for work and do our jobs."
AOC Announces Over $3M Raised for Texas Relief, Visits Houston Food Bank
The New York congresswoman was joined by Texas Representatives Sylvia Garcia and Sheila Jackson Lee in volunteering at the Houston Food Bank.
Texas Congressman Speaks of Food, Water Shortages After Winter Storm
Representative Colin Allred noted that although many Texans have gotten their power back, food and water shortages continue to be issues.
Some Texas Residents See Electric Charges Jump as Much as $14K After Storm
"It would take almost all of my savings if I were to pay that bill," a North Texas resident said, after receiving a bill worth nearly $14,000 for the month of February.
Most in Mississippi's Biggest City Without Water, Snow Delays Fixes
The cold weather has caused at least 13 water mains to burst, and more ruptures are expected as the ice melts.
'A Lot of People in Texas' Trying to Do Ted Cruz's Job, Beto O'Rourke Says
O'Rourke hasn't ruled out a bid for the governor's race, but said he's currently focused on doing what he can for Texans during the energy crisis.
Mississippi Has Over 100,000 Residents Still Without Power After Storm
Nearly 100,000 Mississippi residents were without power by noon local time on Friday.
These Texas Good Samaritans Are Helping Out Those in Need Amid Deep Freeze
Across the state of Texas, heartwarming stories of people opening their homes and handing out food, water and money to those in need offer inspiration in a time of crisis.
Texas Price Gouging Reported for Hotels, Food and Water Amid Storm Chaos
"This winter weather emergency is not an excuse to take advantage of our neighbors when they are vulnerable," said Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
Texas Sea Turtles Rescued After State's Worst Known Case of Cold-Stunning
The potentially fatal condition happens when the animals become so cold they cannot move.
Texas Boy Dies Of Suspected Hypothermia After Home Suffers Power Outage
The family moved to the U.S. from Tela, Honduras, two years ago and were not used to such freezing temperatures.
Ted Cruz Leaving His Dog Snowflake Behind in Texas Prompts Anger and Jokes
Cruz and his family headed to Cancun this week as millions of Texans have been facing freezing temperatures and power outages.
Hard Freeze Warning in Texas Following Record Low Temperatures
More than 1,000 Texas public water systems and 177 of the state's 254 counties have reported weather-related operational disruptions, which impacted more than 14 million people.
Water an Ongoing 'Challenge' as 13 Million Texans Under Boil Water Order
State officials said they requested the EPA provide two mobile labs to assist with water sample testing.
One Texas Resident Still Has Power, but His Bill Is Now Over $8,000
"It's mind-blowing. I honestly didn't believe the price at first," Royce Pierce, a 38-year-old contractor and Texas resident, said. "It's not a great feeling knowing that there is a looming bill that we just can't afford."
Dallas County Judge Blames Power Crisis on Gov. Abbott's Regulations
The judge blames the ongoing power crisis on the current and former governors of Texas for failing to include winterization requirements in their regulations.
Snow-Shoveling Safety Tips to Prevent Back Pain, Heart Problems
Over 70 percent of the U.S. was covered in snow on Thursday.
Why Did Wind Turbines Freeze in Texas When They Work in the Arctic?
Some Texas officials have criticized wind power after turbines froze during the winter storm. But in Arctic regions, turbines are used regularly with measures in place to keep them running despite the chill.
Over 600,000 in Texas Without Power as ERCOT 'Working round the Clock'
Earlier this week, millions of Texan households were without power as the state was hit by a winter storm.