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.
