Breaking News: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he has already activated state emergency response resources ahead of the storm set to hit on Friday….see more

In February 2021, Texas’ electrical grid suffered massive outages and neared complete collapse as storms battered the state, leaving millions without power for days in freezing temperatures.

Over 200 people died in the disaster, considered the worst infrastructural failure in the state’s history. the Electric Reliability Council of Texas which supplies power to 90% of the state — issued a weather alert for Saturday to Tuesday warning of higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.

“Grid conditions are expected to be normal during ERCOT Weather Watch,” ERCOT said.

ERCOT said it is coordinating preparation efforts with the Texas Energy Reliability Council and Texas Division of Emergency Management and other agencies, and encourages locals to sign up for grid condition notifications.