Never in my life did I—a born-and-raised Texan—think I would, on a Monday night in February, be pacing around my 50-degree-and-dropping home, outfitted with two warm base layers and a headlamp, arm outstretched in the air, cell phone in hand...

In Texas, we are no strangers to natural disasters. From hurricanes to wildfires, we’ve seen them all and know that they're a part of living in our beautiful and unpredictable state. However, Texans play a major role in preparing for...