But as Texans scramble to stay warm, rolling power outages have begun across the state following high demand. Staying indoors is your best bet at staying safe during a winter power outage, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. You should keep it stocked with dry firewood -- not paper, the CDC says -- throughout the power outage. Stuffing towels in the cracks under doors can keep some of the chill out of your home, and eating and drinking throughout the power outage will help keep your body warm. Keep your food & water supply safeAvoid opening your fridge or freezer during the power outage to keep your food cold.

Source: The Nation February 15, 2021 22:07 UTC