People in Texas are suffering horribly right now

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They really weren't prepared at all for the snow

[roamer65]

1. There is going to be mass exodus of people leaving Texas.

Cant say I blame them.

[Paladin]

4. If there's an exodus, it won't be from places that are in dire need of it.

And yes, I do have Austin in mind.

[cwydro]

9. I doubt that.

Some people leave Florida after hurricanes, but more keep coming.

[dutch777]

2. Temps to be in 70's next week...when burst pipes thaw it's a whole new mess. Flood insurance?

I hope so. Will be interesting to see who gets punished out of this, politically or otherwise. Abbott is pointing fingers in every direction like his and others poor political leadership could not have had anything to do with it.

[leftyladyfrommo]

7. I don't think flood insurance covers broken pipes. nt

[FloridaBlues]

3. So many places where water pipes broke and damaged homes and businesses

I hope plumbers from all states load up supplies and head to Texas. Help people and make some extra money for themselves as well.

[drray23]

8. not sure they would be licensed to operate in Texas

but then again, its a land of deregulation so its probably fine..

[dalton99a]

10. Abbott already said he's waiving licensing requirements

[SWBTATTReg]

5. Yeah, I heard about this mess in TX. Gee, I wish the best for each and every one of

them. I heard that State Farm (the insurance company) has already had very high volumes of insurance claims from its customers, I hope that State Farm treats them right. I used to have State Farm, until (1) their rates are twice what I pay now (another comparable national chain) (2) my claim was roughly 1/2 of what it should have been, e.g., my Mom and Dad had a water leak in their basement, that destroyed their carpet (and other things), they rec'd an amazing settlement amount...I didn't for my claim (water damage too in basement).

[leftyladyfrommo]

6. It's incredible. I can't even imagine. Those poor people

have lost everything.