Sometimes, a snow day ends up being a week-long emergency. That's what happened in Texas this month, when predicted snow turned into record cold, extensive power outages and water failures. Read more here to find out how some agencies on the ground coped. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid issued a set of waivers and reminders of requirements following the Texas storms, including guidelines for replacing lost home medical equipment. See the guidance here.
 

How does your own emergency plan look? Could it use some brushing up before the next disaster? Check out our steps for being prepared for anything. 

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