Reviewed by the Evolve Health clinical team · 2026-09-30 · 1 min read
Texans learned in February 2021 that winter storms here can be genuinely dangerous — power outages, burst pipes, impassable roads, and days of subfreezing temperatures in homes built for heat, not cold.
Before a storm
Insulate exposed pipes, know where your water shutoff is, and keep a few days of food, water (a gallon per person per day), medications, and phone chargers on hand. If you depend on powered medical equipment, have a backup plan — talk to your provider and your power company about medical priority programs before storm season.
During an outage
Never run generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors or in garages — carbon monoxide kills silently. Keep refrigerator doors closed, dress in layers, and check on elderly neighbors. If your home gets dangerously cold and you have a safe way to leave, go to a warming center.
Carbon monoxide: the hidden danger
Headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion during an outage can signal CO poisoning. If multiple people feel sick at once, get outside immediately and call 911.
After the storm
Burst pipes are the classic Texas freeze aftermath — know how to shut off your water. Restock medications and supplies, and check in on anyone who rode it out alone.
Telehealth during storms
When roads are iced over, video visits keep care going. Our telehealth works anywhere in Texas as long as you have power and internet — no drive required.
Visit us
Evolve Health is at 2442 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Suite 115, Denton, TX 76205. Book online or call (940) 257-2002 to schedule a visit, in person or by video anywhere in Texas.
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