close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 17 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A series of powerful winter storms recently struck the state of Texas, leaving millions of its residents without power . But even days later, as officials work to restore steady service, many are still stuck in the dark and cold. Power outages can range from being mildly inconvenient to somewhat dangerous, depending on the circumstances. That said, it's always best to prepare ahead of time, for potential periods without power, while also knowing how to react when in the midst of an extended outage. Preparation According to Ready.gov , one of the most important aspects of preparing for a power outage is having a proper inventory of household items. Homeowners and residents should make sure that they have emergency supplies including flashlights, radios, batteries and non-perishable foods. Anyone in … [Read more...] about Staying safe during extended power outages: What to do in the absence of heat, refrigeration and electricity
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Tim Boyd, the Texas mayor who told residents ‘no one owes you’ amid winter blast, says wife was fired: report
close Video Texas outages is proof we need to expand energy options: Wesley Hunt Former Texas GOP congressional candidate and U.S. Army veteran Wesley Hunt says the rolling outages from winter weather are 'inexcusable' and calls for an 'all hands on deck approach' to energy policy. A Texas mayor who reportedly resigned this week after sparking a backlash for telling residents impacted by winter storm power outages that "no one owes you or your family anything" is now saying his wife has been fired from her job, it has emerged. Tim Boyd announced in a Facebook post Tuesday he has quit his role as mayor of Colorado City, hours after making the controversial comments, reports say. City Manager David Hoover confirmed the resignation to NBC News . "No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Sink or swim, it’s your choice!" Boyd wrote on Facebook Tuesday morning, … [Read more...] about Tim Boyd, the Texas mayor who told residents ‘no one owes you’ amid winter blast, says wife was fired: report
Biden’s infrastructure plan needs input from cities and regions
Welcome to America in 2021. Hospitals are overwhelmed and health officials recognize the need for decentralized, smaller facilities in underserved neighborhoods. In Texas, millions of people suffered through darkness and cold for days , without drinking water, after massive power outages crippled the state. ADVERTISEMENT School officials park school buses with wi-fi equipment in large parking lots so that students who don’t have broadband at home can download their assignments. Public transit agencies, vital to the low-wage, essential workers who have been the backbone of our economy during the pandemic, struggle to survive and provide a safe environment for riders. Coastal cities such as Miami , Houston and New York are drawing up plans for walls, gates and pumps to protect against rising sea levels and more violent storms. Renewable energy providers are struggling to finance the transformation of … [Read more...] about Biden’s infrastructure plan needs input from cities and regions
