Texas provides the latest example of the chronic lack of disaster preparedness that over the years has plagued government at all levels. Some of the problems that have afflicted Texas this past week have hit neighboring states, as well. The Texas grid has been a separate entity for decades, and one reason has been to avoid federal regulation. Prices shot up astronomically this past week as demand far outstripped supply. The Texas power grid failure that left millions without power during the week of Feb. 15 prompted calls for a system more resilient to extreme weather.

Source: Washington Post February 20, 2021 16:05 UTC