Commentary: Make neighborhood groups part of disaster response
Christina Wright and Cynthia Spielman, For the Express-News
March 3, 2021
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Community advocate Queta Rodriguez helps a man, who is legally bling, set his thermostat once power was restored at his apartment during last month’s freeze. The city of San Antonio should be better coordinating with neighborhoods to facilitate disaster response.Lisa Krantz /Staff photographer
We all knew it was coming: In the days leading up to the winter storm, neighbors advised neighbors on how to prepare for the cold weather and assisted those who needed an extra hand. We all watched the weather reports as the temperature dropped dramatically.