Lloyd Doggett tweeted the following:
"Important distinction from @austinenergy: These outages are coming from downed power lines, not grid instability. twitter.com/austinenergy/s"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Lloyd Doggett:
"Warming centers are open now: austintexas.gov/alerts"Read on Twitter
"If youre among the many Austinites without power right now, reminders from @statesman: don't panic, stay inside, keep all windows and doors closed, unplug major appliances and heaters, layer up, grab some blankets and wait for the power to be restored.." statesman.com/story/weather/"Read on Twitter
"...In addition, do not use stoves, ovens or portable grills to heat your home, as it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning that can result in hospitalization or death. If you have a generator, be sure it's in a well-ventilated area before using it."Read on Twitter