January 2023 Winter Weather

Overview
Individual and Family Resources
Local Official and Emergency Manager Resources

Overview

Winter weather conditions are expected for portions of West and North Texas through Wednesday morning.
Severe storms are forecasted in Southeast Texas through mid-week, with potential for flash flooding, damaging wind, large hail, and tornadoes.
Critical fire weather is possible in South Texas until at least the middle of the week.
Texans should remain weather aware and heed guidance of local officials.

Read more about the state's winter weather preparedness measures in Governor Greg Abbott's January 23 press release.

Individual and Family Resources

Winter Weather Preparedness Actions
Check Road Conditions: DriveTexas.org
Winter Weather Resources: Ready.gov/winter-weather
Find a Warming Center: Warming Center Map
Find a Texas Licensed Plumber here
Stay Connected: twitter.com/TDEM‍
Winter Preparedness Video in English‍
Vídeo de preparación para el invierno en Español

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.

Texas Emergency Management Council State Agencies & Partners Resources

Office of the Texas Governor: Winter Weather Resources
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service: Winter preparedness information and fact sheets from the Extension Disaster Education Network; preparedness tips from Agrilife Today
Texas A&M Forest Service: “After the Storm” tree care information; follow @TXForestService
Texas Animal Health Commission: Extreme winter weather resources for animal owners
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Response Resources
Texas Department of Insurance: Insurance questions or complaints, call 800-252-3439; also use TDI's insurance claims tips and FAQs.
Texas State Fire Marshal: Ways to stay safe during cold weather
Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Roadside Assistance 1-800-525-5555
Texas Department of State Health Services: Disaster Planning & Kit Information
Texas Department of Transportation: Check road conditions online or by calling 1-800-452-9292, follow TxDOT on Twitter.
Texas Health & Human Services Commission: Dial 2-1-1 for social services and disaster-related information such as extreme weather shelters, warming centers, crisis counseling, and food, rent and utility payment assistance.
Public Utility Commission of Texas: Winter storm links, outage maps, contact information to report outages
Texas Water Development Board: Real-time weather data
American Red Cross: Winter Storm Preparedness Information

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Local Official and Emergency Manager Resources

STAR Webform
WebEOC
Disaster Summary Outline Web Portal
DSO Reports
Commercial Power Generator Vendors Map
pSTAT Survey
State Facilities 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Line: 512-463-3600

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.

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January 2023 Winter Weather

Overview

Individual and Family Resources

Report Damage

Texas Emergency Management Council State Agencies & Partners Resources

Local Official and Emergency Manager Resources

Report Damage

Report Damage

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