In light of widespread power outages, Texans lined up to collect firewood in Dallas on Wed., Feb. 17, 2021. Groups of thirteen were allowed six minutes to load as much wood as they could carry away from the recycling center. Here, Michelle Terrazas tosses a log off the pile. (AP Photo/LM Otero) In light of widespread power outages, Texans lined up to collect firewood in Dallas on Wed., Feb. 17, 2021. Groups of thirteen were allowed six minutes to load as much wood as they could carry away from the recycling center. Here, Michelle Terrazas tosses a log off the pile. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

As the crisis in Texas continues, insurance industry officials say the deep freeze and snowstorm may become the costliest weather event in the state’s history, as all 254 counties have been impacted.

As the situation is ongoing and claims begin to roll in, Kenneth Tolson, U.S. president – Claims Solutions, Crawford & Company, says the challenge is, just like after a major hurricane, the power and infrastructure issues Texans are experiencing.

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Danielle Ling

Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].

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