A major winter storm is heading for Fort Worth, and city officials are urging residents to stay home and prepare. Make sure you have everything you need before the weather hits!
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Costs associated with emergency response, shelter operations, and potential infrastructure repairs.
Residents who received emergency services, shelter, and information during the storm.
Residents who do not heed warnings and travel during hazardous conditions, potentially leading to accidents or becoming stranded.
The city is assessing its response to a recent winter storm, focusing on life safety, essential services, and public communication. This includes efforts to shelter vulnerable populations and manage emergency calls. The discussion also touched on preparedness for future weather events.
Fort Worth leaders urge residents to stay home as multi-day winter storm approaches WFAA
Officials discussed efforts to improve the resilience of water and power infrastructure against winter weather, drawing lessons from past events. This includes replacing old pipes, enclosing outdoor piping at water plants, and enhancing backup power systems. Utility providers are also increasing vegetation management and staffing to address potential outages.
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