Hey there, amigos! If you've been keeping an eye on the weather (or your social media feeds 📱), you might've heard about the wild storms hitting Texas lately. More than 190,000 homes and businesses are still without power as of Monday, thanks to some seriously fierce weather.
Last week, storms with hurricane-force winds slammed into the Houston area, causing chaos and sadly claiming at least four lives. 🌩️ Windows were blown out of high-rise buildings, and at one point, the city was plunged into darkness with about 800,000 customers losing power. Mayor John Whitmire shared these shocking stats as the city grappled with the aftermath.
And it's not just Texas feeling the storm's wrath. Neighboring states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and even Kansas faced outages, with tens of thousands left in the dark. In Kansas alone, nearly 15,000 customers were without electricity due to weekend storms.
The hardest-hit areas are still working to get the lights back on. CenterPoint Energy, the main energy provider in Houston, reports about 192,000 customers are still affected. But there's hope on the horizon! 🌅 CenterPoint says they've restored power to over 700,000 customers and aim to have most folks back online by Wednesday evening.
These storms remind us of nature's incredible power and the importance of staying connected and informed. If you're in the affected areas, stay safe and look out for your neighbors! And for the rest of us, it's a solid reminder to have that emergency kit ready. 🧰
Have you or someone you know been impacted by the storms? Share your stories below! ⬇️
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Over 190,000 customers still without power after storms in Texas
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