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City of Houston says water systems stable after freeze but expects increase in demand due to leaks as pipes thaw
Read full article: City of Houston says water systems stable after freeze but expects increase in demand due to leaks as pipes thawOfficials with the Houston Public Works stated that the city’s water systems are stable following the three-day freeze but they expect to see an increase in water demand as pipes begin to thaw out and possibly cause leaks.
LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter storm
Read full article: LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter stormMayor John Whitmire will join leaders Tuesday from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, the Office of Emergency Management, and others to provide an update on the weather conditions and the city’s preparedness and response operations.
What you should and shouldn’t eat, drink during Houston’s arctic freeze
Read full article: What you should and shouldn’t eat, drink during Houston’s arctic freezeYou may find yourself snacking more than usual and indulging in delicious comfort foods that are high in sugar and starches. According to health experts, even this innocent behavior can be concerning.
Nearly 250 ice-related crashes reported in the Houston area overnight: How to drive safely in arctic freeze
Read full article: Nearly 250 ice-related crashes reported in the Houston area overnight: How to drive safely in arctic freezeThe Houston Police Department is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads after more than 580 crashes were reported in the area overnight. Of those, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed that 251 crashes were ice-related.
Houston organizations giving away 500 coats to those in need
Read full article: Houston organizations giving away 500 coats to those in need‘IT’S COLD: Warm Coat & Blanket Drive For The Homeless’ is a collaborative effort that aims to mobilize the community by providing warmth to those in need during the frigid weather conditions.
School closures: Houston ISD among several school districts, colleges closing due to arctic cold front
Read full article: School closures: Houston ISD among several school districts, colleges closing due to arctic cold frontDue to an arctic cold front moving into the Houston area this week, several school districts are closing their campuses on Tuesday.
City of Houston issues winter weather alert ahead of next week’s hard freeze: See list of warming centers
Read full article: City of Houston issues winter weather alert ahead of next week’s hard freeze: See list of warming centersThe City of Houston has issued a weather alert ahead of next week’s cold front and expected hard freeze.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George discusses extreme weather prep
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George discusses extreme weather prepThe Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is preparing for a Hard Freeze and Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday to Saturday.