COVID and the Texas freeze: death by a thousand cuts
In February, Texas lost power and water. A winter storm disrupted a power grid ill-prepared for freezing temperatures, shutting off power to homes, businesses, and water treatment facilities. Water pipes burst, water pressure dropped, and the water became unsafe for drinking or cleaning. My house was without power, internet, or wireless data for (only) 36 hours and water for two days after that. I consider us fortunate.
The local hospitals worked …