Winter Storm Uri: 5 Years Later | KCWX2 River City News Special

Описание: Winter Storm Uri reshaped Texas in February 2021, leaving millions without power and water as temperatures plunged. The storm contributed to more than 200 deaths and caused billions in damage, shattering trust in the state’s infrastructure.

In this hour-long special, Atiana San Miguel and Alec Nolan look back at the critical timeline of failures, the emergency response, and the human toll across Texas. We also examine the legal and political fallout, including lawsuits and rulings tied to liability after the storm.

Plus, experts weigh in on what went wrong and what still needs to be done: energy economist Ed Hirs breaks down grid incentives, supply shortfalls, and growing demand from crypto mining and data centers. Former ERCOT board member Tom Darte explains “scarcity pricing,” capacity market proposals, and why he says Texas still lacks urgency. Meteorologist Zach Shields details how Uri formed, what forecasters learned, and why preparation matters. We also hear from first responders, AAA on dangerous road conditions, and Haven for Hope on protecting vulnerable Texans during extreme cold.

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