State Senator asking Texans to take winter storm survey by 5pm Tue. before ERCOT hearing
AUSTIN, Texas — A state senator is asking for your help as lawmakers work to figure out what caused the state's power grid to fail last week leading to massive power outages.
State Senator Jose Menendez is asking people to fill out a quick survey before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
CLICK HERE to take the survey.
An example of some of the questions are below.
Which of the following issues did you experience during the Winter Storm 2021? (Select all that apply). *
- Power Outages
- Water Outages
- Low Water Pressure
- Boil Water Advisory
- Bursted Water Pipes
- Medical Issue(s) in Household
- Food Shortage
- Water Shortage
- I did not experience any issues during the Winter Storm
- Other:
How many total hours were you without electricity? *
- I never lost electricity
- 1-6 hours
- 7-12 hours
- 13-24 hours
- 24-48 hours
- 48-72 hours
- 72+ hours
How many total hours were you without water? *
- I never lost water
- 1-6 hours
- 7-12 hours
- 13-24 hours
- 24-48 hours
- 48-72 hours
- 72+ hours
Please select your level of agreement with the following statements: *
Strongly Agree - Agree - Disagree - Strongly Disagree
- I believe the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that state officials handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that my local officials handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that my local energy suppliers handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that state officials handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that my local officials handled the winter storm correctly.
- I believe that my local energy suppliers handled the winter storm correctly.
Menendez said the information will be used for committee hearings about ERCOT.
The first hearing is Thursday at 9 a.m.
According to the notice about the hearing, the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will "examine extreme weather condition preparedness and circumstances that led to the power outages as directed by Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The committee will also review generator preparedness and performance, utility outage practices, natural gas supply, and the reliability of renewable generation, as well as overall ERCOT system resilience."
