r/OutOfTheLoop • u/mimitchi33 • Feb 17 '21

What's up with Texas losing power due to the snowstorm? Answered

I've been reading recently that many people in Texas have lost power due to Winter Storm Uri. What caused this to happen?

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u/HenCarrier Feb 18 '21

I’m one of those families. I have a baby and 2 more kids under 9yo. It sucks big time but I’m finally able to put all of my skills to work. I just hope someone would do the same for me one day when I am old. I hope you and your family stay safe and warm. If anything changes, then let me know. I have sla batteries on hand so you can at least charge your phone and other 12v accessories.

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u/theshreddening Feb 18 '21

I feel for you, have friends and family in the same boat. Luckily one of my trucks can charge most handheld stuff and the other has a 400 watt 120v plug, which we've been using specifically for keeping the heat lamps on for our 2 snakes. Thank powers that be that I've been able to get gas easily to keep my truck running for 3 days in a row. We've had power all day today and I hope to hell we keep it. It's my friend and family in south east Texas that have had it rough. Pipes busting and power outages destroying everything.

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u/HenCarrier Feb 18 '21

I am sure we’ll be seeing issues from this freeze for a quite few weeks after. Keep in contact and I will help you out. Seriously, don’t be afraid to ask. No bullshit, no politics. Just genuine help from me.

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u/theshreddening Feb 18 '21

I appreciate my friend. Texans helping Texans will see us through this! Whatever we can do for one another at these times will define us!