Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again, leaving 1 dead

The transcript discusses recent severe weather in Texas, particularly in the Dallas area, which caused significant damage and power outages. Recovery efforts are underway, with power being restored to many. The National Weather Service reports a high number of severe weather events in Texas this year. The Biden administration has announced plans to modernize the national power grid, but Texas, with its independent grid, is not included. This exclusion is notable given past grid failures in the state.

What were some of the consequences of the recent severe weather in the Dallas region?

• Economic growth

• Increased tourism

• Power outages and flight disruptions

• Improved weather conditions

Which state leads the nation in severe weather events in 2024?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Florida

What is the primary focus of the Biden administration's recent initiative?

• Improving healthcare

• Reducing taxes

• Modernizing the national power grid

• Increasing military spending

Why is Texas not part of the national power grid modernization plan?

• It has its own independent power grid

• It has no need for modernization

• It is already modernized

• It is too expensive to include

What event in 2021 brought scrutiny to Texas's power grid?

• A major hurricane

• A significant freeze

• A large earthquake

• A severe drought