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.
- 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: