The White House announced on Saturday that the president had declared a major disaster in Texas, and he has asked federal agencies to identify additional resources to address the suffering. She and many other Texas residents have been dealing with water-related issues stemming from the recent severe winter weather. WATCH | Severe winter storm slows vaccine rollout in parts of U.S.:Severe winter storm slows U.S. vaccine rollout CBC News Video 4:18 Millions of Americans are without power after a winter storm hit the U.S. South and Midwest, forcing sites providing COVID-19 vaccines to shut down. An Oncor Electric Delivery lineman crew in Odessa, Texas, works on repairing a utility pole that was damaged by the winter storm that passed through Texas on Thursday. Kevin Stitt, a staunch supporter of Trump, was quick to praise Biden for swift action on a disaster declaration.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2021 17:33 UTC