Texas National Guard Deployed To Help Get Residents To Warmth, Power Issues Continue Due To Winter Weather

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

February 15, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – With temperatures reaching dangerously cold conditions and continued power outages, the state of Texas is sending additional resources, as well as National Guard troops, to local officials to help with response.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon the state will be sending resources to help clear snow and ice-covered roads and assistance to essential workers like health care and power grid workers.

The governor also said Texas National Guard troops will be deployed across the state to help conduct welfare checks and help move residents, like the elderly, to local warming centers.

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