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Spectrum outage leaves Texas customers frustrated

Spectrum outage leaves Texas customers frustrated

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Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast early Monday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and frustration in its wake. The powerful Category 1 hurricane brought wind gusts over 90 mph, a dangerous storm surge, and heavy rain. More than 1.6 million utility customers in the Houston area are still without power as of Wednesday afternoon.

This has made it difficult for residents to access electricity and air conditioning during the brutal heat and humidity. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, acting as governor while Gov.

Greg Abbott is out of the country, announced that President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration. This will bring more resources to help the millions of Texans affected by the hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had resources in place before the hurricane hit.

They continue to support the state’s recovery efforts.

Storm leaves Texans seeking relief

CenterPoint Energy, which provides electricity in the Houston area, is working to restore power.

They are using on-ground inspections and helicopter surveillance to assess and repair damage. The company plans to restore power to 1 million customers within 48 hours of the storm’s exit. However, as of Wednesday afternoon, about 1.7 million customers are still without power.

Crews are working hard to clear debris and replace damaged equipment to bring back electricity. Cooling centers have opened across Houston to provide relief from the extreme heat for those still without power. The National Weather Service in Houston has issued heat alerts, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees.

For those still without power, staying cool is very important as work continues to restore electricity. Residents are encouraged to go to cooling centers and take steps to protect themselves from the dangerous heat. As Houston works to recover from Hurricane Beryl, the community’s strength and the support from state and federal authorities are key in getting through these tough times.

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