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Hardeman County officials report widespread ice-storm damage; 10 generators donated for medically dependent residents

Hardeman County Legislative Body · February 17, 2026
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Emergency-management officials said the Feb. 2026 ice storm caused significant water- and power-system damage; the county received 10 donated generators for residents who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, and Bolivar Energy Authority spent about $1.3 million on restorations.

Hardeman County emergency-management officials told the county commission on Feb. 17 that the February ice storm caused substantial damage to water and power systems and in some cases was more damaging than last year’s tornadoes. Don Taylor, director of Emergency Management, said the county received 10 generators donated by Elon Musk to distribute to residents…

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