Winter Storm Elliott
Information you may need if you were affected by this cold weather event.
Public Water System Guidance:
- Map and list of Texas drinking water public laboratories
- Public Water Supplies: Guidance for responding to Freezing Conditions (02-18-2021)
- Public Water Systems: Responding to a Disaster (RG-517b)
- Preparing for Extreme Cold Weather Conditions
Enforcement Discretion
- TCEQ ended enforcement discretion for MISO on 12/26/2022.
- TCEQ ended enforcement discretion for ERCOT and SPP on 12/25/2022.
- TCEQ approved ERCOT, MISO, and SPP requests for enforcement discretion to ensure grid reliability 12/23/2022.
- As a precautionary measure, TCEQ has granted ERCOT’s preparedness request for enforcement discretion. See the Dec. 21 Market Notice.
Animal Carcass Disposal
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Disposing of Animal Carcasses Left Behind by Declared Disasters (RG-591)
A guide for farm and ranch owners, state agencies, and local authorities when faced with animal mortalities. - Additional Information from the Texas Animal Health Commission
General Resources
- NOTE: If you experience water problems in your home, please contact your local water provider. And pay close attention to notices from your water utility on any localized boil water notices. Read what customers on a boil water notice should do.
- See winter storm safety tips on the TCEQ Blog
- View info on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning from the CDC.
- Find info for individuals and families, local officials, and emergency managers on the Texas Division of Emergency Management website.
- Watch this video on how to shut off your water: