North Texas Power Grid Readiness for Winter Storms

Oncor's Storm Readiness Plan

• ⚡ Oncor has activated its storm readiness plan in anticipation of a winter weather advisory affecting Texas.
• 🚚 Crews, equipment, and supply vehicles loaded with transformers and poles are being staged across the state for rapid response.
• ⚠️ The primary concern for power outages is ice accumulation on tree branches and power lines, which can cause significant damage.

State Grid Operator Advisory

• ❄️ The state's power grid operator, ERCOT, has issued an advisory for extreme cold weather.
• 📈 ERCOT officials anticipate sufficient power to meet demand, citing improvements made since the 2021 freeze, such as weatherized power plants and backup fuel supplies.

Public Preparedness and Safety

• 🏠 For residents, advice includes protecting pipes, checking emergency kits, and ensuring access to weather and outage alerts.
• 📞 Oncor requests customers report any outages and emphasizes never approaching downed power lines, instead calling 911 immediately.