What can be found in media as of this time 6:45pm EST:

• Millions without power

• Deaths have occurred and on the increase

• COVID-19 vaccine deliveries held up due to the weather emergency

• White House Press Secretary says FEMA sending supplies

• Power grid effectiveness significantly reduced

• Pipes bursting

• More winter storm weather may be on the way

Comment: Snow in large quantity is unusual for regions of Texas; the quantity of snow may not be the pivotal reason why the effect is so strong, but the need for major adjustment for an unforeseen situation

Specific areas within Texas receiving news coverage about storm conditions, Austin, Dallas, Ft Worth, Houston, Sugar Land. Briefly, central Texas and northward have markedly cold temperatures.

Illustrations: Using cars to stay warm, some fatalities due to the carbon monoxide; house fires, fatalities; using bottled water, babies challenged to getting any warm food intake

Items likely needed:

• Considering COVID-19, if you donate, be sure items clean, shipped through clean methods.

• Generators, accessory supplies for them to run

• Blankets

• Food carrying trucks; gas for the trucks

• Increase in survival supplies like can openers, flashlights

Nearby states also affected