Blackouts left many unable to heat their homes, cook meals, work remotely or even sleepFive days in Texas as millions went without power amid a record cold snapAfter five bone-chilling days, Texas is at last warming up. (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post)With millions without power, some people turned to unsafe means to heat their homes. (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post)By Wednesday, as another winter storm loomed, calls for accountability were mounting while millions remained without power. (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post) RIGHT: Linda McCoy throws wood on a fire to heat her home in Houston. (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post)

Source: Washington Post February 20, 2021 18:22 UTC