How Texans Can Keep Their Homes Safe During Winter Weather

I will be the first to say that I am not at all prepared for winter weather. I don't own many winter clothes and don't know where I keep my heavy coat half the time. If I can't prepare my own body for winter, my home has no chance. Here are some tips from Texas DPS to help people (me) out during winter weather.

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HOME SAFETY TIPS

Before we get into winterizing your home, you should sign up for calls and texts from your local emergency notifications system. This will keep you ahead of extreme weather.

Stocking up on supplies is a must. Before a winter storm, get important supplies like firewood, canned goods, bottled water, and medication. I know everything in you wants to buy a surplus of paper goods but that is not on the urgent list.

Cover outside faucets so they don't freeze. Freezing pipes can lead to a pipe burst, which can lead to a whole slew of problems. If you can't get a cover, a small trickle from the faucet could prevent the pipes from freezing.

Do not heat your home with a gas oven or stove because they produce carbon monoxide. CO is invisible, odorless, and a tasteless gas that can poison you and your family. If you decide to use space heaters, keep them 3 feet away from the walls and anything flammable.

Texas DPS also suggests checking on your family and friends whose health or age may put them in greater danger during the winter weather. Staying informed about weather conditions could help not just you but the people around you,

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Pictures From The Great Winter Texas Snowstorm of 2021

Where were you when Winter Storm Uri hit Texas the week of February 14th and 15th 2021?

The country was already dealing with the COVID crisis and then came another one.

According to weather.com, the storm produced damaging ice from the Northwest.

Texas Cities like Abilene and San Angelo had record snowfall. Beating records that were made back in the late 1800s.

In Austin a record 6.4 inches of snow was recorded at Austin - Bergstrom Airport, their heaviest snow in 72 years, since Jan. 30, 1949.

San Antonio had almost 3 inches of snow bringing them their heaviest snowfall since 1985, those nice people art Seaworld also saw 6 inches of snowfall.

Locally here in the Killeen- Temple area, streets, schools, and businesses were shut down and there were massive power outages. Not to mention a certain electric company going out of business due to the rates of customers skyrocketing!

It was a disaster!

But here we are a year later, we now have stories we can tell our grandkids about how the effects of Winer Storm Uri of 2021 had us all in a frenzy.

Here are some pictures that showcase the good and bad of the great Texas Snowstorm of 2021.

Gallery Credit: Getty Images, Listeners, Trey the Choklit Jok

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