The possibility of rolling brown outs and black outs was briefed to the Dallas City Council Thursday (3-12-2020) by the Feds.
This information is being passed low key to people who are keeping in contact with the Dallas City Council liaisons— not blasted in the media.
However, there isn’t a Home Depot, Lowes or farm supply store within 100 mile of Dallas right now that has a portable electric generator. (Yes, I’ve looked)
You cannot find rifle clips/magazines without going mail order. (Again, personal experience)
And the liquor stores are as slammed as grocery store paper goods isles, judging from the parking lots.
Texas has its own grid—you know that, right?
There would be no reason for the Feds to brief Texans on the status of their own grid.
If the Feds were talking to anyone about it, they would be talking to the Texas utility folks who would be briefing the Dallas City Council.
Ref on Texas grid:
https://www.texastribune.org/2011/02/08/texplainer-why-does-texas-have-its-own-power-grid/