Texans are boosting preparedness for rare severe cold with better insulation, emergency supplies, and upgraded infrastructure.

Texans are increasingly preparing for rare but severe cold weather events, investing in home insulation, emergency kits, and backup heating sources. Utility companies are upgrading infrastructure to prevent outages, while local governments are expanding shelter networks. Residents are also adopting community-based alert systems and stockpiling supplies ahead of winter storms, reflecting lessons learned from past extreme weather disruptions.