From opening up your home through Airbnb to donating food to animal shelters, here are ways you can help out those in need.
As thousands are left without power and many don’t have water in Texas after a brutal storm swept the state last weekend, many are scrambling for basic necessities. According to The New York Times, temperatures aren’t expected to go above freezing until Saturday. Roads are covered with snow and ice, making it difficult for people to get help or transported somewhere safe. Additionally, folks are being advised to boil snow for drinking, bathing, washing dishes and flushing toilets if they have working outdoor stoves. The BBC also reported that at least 21 deaths in Texas are storm-related, and the state experienced the lowest temperatures in 30 years. There are plenty of ways to help those in need during these trying times, even if you aren’t near or in Texas yourself. Donating to a mutual aid fund is a great place to start. Mutual Aid Houston, Austin Mutual Aid, and Feed the People Dallas are using donations to provide housing and food to those in need.
