An important notice for those who may not have heard: the demand for electricity as a result of the extreme cold has forced the entire Southwest Power Pool to move to Energy Emergency Alert Level 3. SPP member utilities have been directed to implement controlled interruptions of service (ie. rolling blackouts) to prevent total outages. Rolling blackouts are already occurring in Texas and at least one energy provider in Kansas-Missouri has announced they will begin rolling blackouts. If you are in the path of the storm and/or the SPP, be prepared for rolling blackouts! Try to insulate your home and conserve as much energy as you can to reduce the strain on the electrical grid.
Additionally: if the storm has begun to impact your area, stay home and stay off the road! The storm is creating extremely dangerous road conditions, significant amounts of ice, and damage/disruptions on par with a hurricane. If the storm has begun to impact your area, it may be too late to head out to secure extra supplies. Be prepared to work with what you have.
Stay safe everyone!
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