TDEM and our agency partners have staged state emergency response resources across Texas ahead of potential impacts from winter weather this weekend. Find local warming centers, check road conditions, and find utility provider info: disaster.texas.gov #txwx

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❄️ Las carreteras con hielo pueden volverse peligrosas rápidamente. Si no tienes que viajar este fin de semana, quédate en casa. Reduce la velocidad, aumenta la distancia entre vehículos y recuerda que los puentes y pasos elevados se congelan primero. DriveTexas.org

❄️Icy roads can turn dangerous fast. If you don’t have to travel this weekend, stay home. If you must drive: slow down, increase following distance, and remember bridges & overpasses freeze first. Check real-time road conditions at DriveTexas.org #txwx

⚠️❄️NEVER approach or touch downed power lines. Watch for downed lines and report any to local emergency officials and your local power company. Monitor outage maps and find utility contact information on the PUCT’s Storm Resources page: puc.texas.gov/storm/ #txwx #txlege

Be cautious of false information and entities impersonating ERCOT during this winter storm. ERCOT does not send text messages to share information on grid conditions. ERCOT communicates grid condition information through our official communication channels, including our website

Please stay off the roads if possible. Winter weather is affecting a large part of the state and conditions can be dangerous. If you must drive please slow down, give our crews space on the road and check drivetexas.org for the latest conditions.

Desde las Llanuras del Sur, pasando por el Este de Texas, hasta el Capitolio, hace mucho frío 🥶❄️ ¿Necesita un lugar para resguardarse del frío? TDEM cuenta con un mapa de más de 375 centros de calentamiento abiertos y operados por autoridades locales: disaster.texas.gov

From the South Plains, to East Texas, to the Capitol, it’s chilly out there🥶❄️ As icy conditions persist, it’s best to stay home. Need a place to find relief from the cold? TDEM has a map of 375+ warming centers opened and operated by local officials: disaster.texas.gov

Today, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded his disaster declaration by 85 counties to ensure communities can easily access state emergency resources during this winter weather event. Texans should continue monitoring weather & road conditions & heed warnings of local officials.

TxDOT crews continue treating hot spots on our roadways. Patches of ice and black ice across our area. It's best not to travel this morning. If you must go, check conditions at DriveTexas.org

Bitterly cold temperatures continue across Texas with icy conditions. Check on your friends & neighbors! If you're trying to keep warm, your pets are too! Limit time outside, use warm bedding, & check paws for ice/salt after walks. ♨️Warming Center Map: tdem.texas.gov/warm

¿Tu hogar o negocio sufrió daños por el tiempo invernal que continúa afectando al estado? Reporta los daños por la tormenta invernal en línea aquí: damage.tdem.texas.gov Tus reportes ayudan a las autoridades a evaluar la magnitud de los daños e identificar los recursos.

Has your home or business experienced damage from the ongoing winter weather?❄️ Report your winter storm damage online here: damage.tdem.texas.gov Your reports help officials gauge the extent of damage and identify resource needs to support Texans.

Thank you to all frontline line workers, road crews, first responders, and others who have been working and continue to work in inclement weather conditions to keep all of us safe and warm!