Hurricane Beryl aftermath and power outages in Houston

SOURCE apnews.com
Gov. Greg Abbott demands investigation into CenterPoint Energy's slow response to power outages in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl. CenterPoint Energy defends its preparation efforts and says it has restored power to 2 million customers since the storm hit.

Key Points

  • Abbott demands investigation and detailed plans from CenterPoint Energy to reduce power outages in future storms
  • CenterPoint Energy has brought in additional workers from outside Houston to assist with power restoration

Pros

  • Gov. Greg Abbott is taking action to address the slow pace of power restoration in Houston
  • CenterPoint Energy has restored power to about 2 million customers since the storm hit

Cons

  • Around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit
  • Questions raised about CenterPoint Energy's preparation and response to the storm