After hearing the apologies, Dallas City Council Members were not convinced things would be different the next time. They said problems identified in 2011 had not been solved.
“We don t know if our next one is next week. And we are not prepared for it,” Councilman Adam Bazaldua said.
At least four wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Dallas-based Oncor by families of victims who claim negligence by Oncor in how this year’s winter weather event was handled.
The lawsuit from the family of Katherine Birdwell, 72, of San Saba County said she died after days without electricity for the oxygen machine that helped her breathe.