Texans endure power outages and heat one week after Hurricane Beryl

Texans endure power outages and heat one week after Hurricane Beryl

More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers remain without power in southeast Texas, facing heat and frustration a week after Hurricane Beryl.

Jaden Edison and Pooja Salhotra report for The Texas Tribune.


In short:

  • Hurricane Beryl left more than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power in southeast Texas.
  • Residents struggle with 90-degree heat, relying on generators and eating fast food to cope.
  • CenterPoint Energy has restored power to most but still faces criticism for delays and poor communication.

Key quote:

"It's like they’re just leaving me for last."

— Rodolfo Peña, Channelview resident

Why this matters:

Prolonged power outages during extreme heat waves can lead to a cascade of problems, from heatstroke and dehydration to the inability to preserve food and maintain essential medical equipment.

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