TX Dept of State Health Services reports 246 deaths related to F
TX Dept of State Health Services reports 246 deaths related to F
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TX Dept of State Health Services reports 246 deaths related to Feb 2021 winter storm Uri 
In a report released 12/31/21, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released a report confirming 246 deaths as winter storm-related from February 2021 (Winter Storm URI). These numbers were calculated using a combination of death certificate records, disaster related mortality surveillance forms, and information from death scene investigation records. These deaths can include a variety of circumstances. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definitions for direct, indirect and possible related disaster deaths were used to identify causes. The 246 confirmed winter storm-related deaths occurred across 77 Texas counties. Among the 244 (99.2%) decedents with available state residency information, 229 (93.9%) were Texas residents, and 15 (6.1%) resided in other states or countries. The full report can be found here:
www.dshs.texas.gov/n ews/updates/SMOC_Feb WinterStorm_Mortalit ySurvReport_12- 4951
www.dshs.texas.gov/n ews/updates/SMOC_Feb WinterStorm_Mortalit ySurvReport_12- 4951