Abbott: ERCOT is well-prepared for winter storm, roadways could be hazardous

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A major winter storm is heading our way bringing possible sleet, ice, snow and wind chills near zero. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state is prepared.

Gov. Greg Abbott met with state energy leaders and emergency officials to talk about how to deal with this week’s possible snowy and icy weather.

The Texas grid now meets federal weatherization standards, the Texas Public Utility chairman assured.Agencies working on preparedness include the ERCOT and the PUC, as well as the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Texas National Guard.

"If you don’t’ have to be out there, don’t be out there," said DPS director Steve McCraw. "There’s no one skilled enough to drive an automobile at highway speed in icy conditions, period. The last thing we need is to lose life on the roadways."

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