Growing misery in Texas as power struggle persists

With more than 850,000 people still without power in the Houston area after Hurricane Beryl, there was growing frustration as the region suffered in sweltering heat. NBC News' Pricilla Thompson reports.
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[@boblatkey7160]

When you allow large corporations to make tons of profit with no regulations they put that money in their back pocket and they don't want to spend money improving or maintaining their infrastructure.

[@jacquelinerandle5152]

I was looking for this comment. You sure right last time there was a big freeze and people died😡😡

[@boblatkey7160]

@@jacquelinerandle5152 and that one especially was a result of poorly maintained equipment that cascaded from one problem to the next to the next. It's actually quite an interesting story from a technical standpoint of how bad things went. But again, the short story is poor maintenance. Same thing going on here in California with the electrical wires causing massive fires, the monopoly electric utilities are super rich and the shareholders are super rich and the regulatory agencies are retired utility executives, and maintenance and infrastructure improvements are on the bottom of the list of priorities.

[@blacdanno4574]

Where's Abbott, WHERE'S TED?

[@ivansalinas3739]

You do know Houston is a blue city

[@VivaLaZach]

Has nothing to do with this

[@ieshadover]

Yes but Abbott took a "personal" hand in fixing the grid (often enacting steps NOT recommended). He personally assured Texas it was ready. He frikken lied, he has always been lying to Texans. Ted is just as bad but I will say he didn't tell Texas he would make sure the grid was reliable.

[@THATS_RIGHT_I_SAID_IT]

Trying to figure out how to blame on biden and the democrats

[@burntpopcorn7543]

Where do u think Cancun Ted is?

[@sherrycox9096]

What happens when you let an electric company regulate itself?

[@hoottasshell]

3rd world country with a gucci belt.

[@jaxx-ld2bu]

😂😂😂EXCELLENT COMMENT!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@nenaaa1444]

Third world state with a Gucci belt everything is bigger in Texas including their corruption and negligence!

[@dormantmenace]

Well it's houston.. they have bin voting democrat for a decade

[@stella-gx8ne]

No💩

[@snotbubbles3276]

CenterPoint Energy strives to create an environment that safely promotes a sense of belonging for everyone. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are core to who we are, what we do and how we do it. We believe that DE&I are critical components of our long-term business strategy, serving as cornerstones of our service, performance and growth.

[@edge1289]

Everything is bigger in Texas….. particularly power outages.

[@frankmartin8471]

It's not just Boeing that cuts critical corners for the sake of profit.

[@mickmcsherry5916]

Here’s an idea: bury the power lines. Force your elected officials to act now. Don’t accept excuses. Time to spend the citizens’ money for the good of the citizens!

[@violahamilton782]

Best comment!

[@user-mx6eh7ui8n]

They wasting it on politics.

[@chatnboy]

​@@boblatkey7160Then keep being in these powerless situations!

[@chatnboy]

You better START ELECTING PEOPLE IN OFFICE THAT ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT YOU THEN...BECAUSE abbott, patrick and paxton DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR STATE!

[@NotLikeUs17]

@@boblatkey7160it’s quite obvious that infrastructure needs an upgrade, it’s only going to continue to get worse and more expensive to fix. So…

[@janejohndoe348]

The power of deregulation. Texas has only itself to blame.

[@skidooshlayman12]

all the power money went to pay for illegals

[@rodgerlink6878]

Has nothing to do with deregulation. Its called a natural disaster!

[@user-xv3gl8kh2u]

The natural disaster is the Biden administration and "clean" energy.

[@quantumleapr]

THANKS OBAMA

[@JNosewicz7569]

@@rodgerlink6878abbot has refused funds for improvements in the past

[@usmarine4636]

First Cruz now Abbot !! Left the State at the time of need !!!

[@dormantmenace]

Like public schools and libraries, public power utilities are owned by the community and run as a division of local government. Houston is blue has bin for a decade

[@Rikkisio]

It’s Asia Abbott

[@seriejohnson698]

@@dormantmenaceHouston is in a bin??? Or are you trying to spell been? Smh

[@ToniaAlex13]

I'm in Jamaica went almost 5 days. My family house in a different parish is still without electricity more than a week later. Most areas have regained electricity. Beryl came to destroy electricity. It's like she targeted it wherever she went

[@megan9825]

I hope you’ve got it back now.

[@ToniaAlex13]

@@megan9825 my family is still without sadly

[@megan9825]

@@ToniaAlex13 I sure hope you guys are getting the help you need and have ur power back soon! The longest I have ever gone was 7 days and it was NOT fun. 😥

[@popeyetsm2750]

a) You get what you vote for, or b) You reap what you sow. Take your pick, Texas.

[@quantumleapr]

THANKS OBAMNA

[@maryford650]

Amen!

[@dormantmenace]

Like public schools and libraries, public power utilities are owned by the community and run as a division of local government. Houston is blue has bin for a decade. Investors owned companies still have to comply with county rules. Regulations, inspections. Environmental impact survey. Public hearings.. ect ect.

[@thewanderer6388]

Abbott spent all the funds on Bus trips for migrants to Chicago and NY.

[@barb2793]

And pimping for the state of Isr

[@nkiru61]

It would cost even more for them to stay here. Biden didn’t do 💩to close the borders.

[@Barrager69]

Which begs the question why are they allowed to be here in the first place? Why is the government more concerned with illegals than our homeless or our disabled veterans and our poor? Texas resources are burdened like other border states because we are letting in 10s of millions across the globe, even from terrorist areas...

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is blue. Bin voting democrat for a decade.

[@LeeTheVet]

Houston is DEM. BLAME them and the power company.

[@cindyhurd5488]

My big concern is for the poor and their families and our helpless elderly!

[@marydone6501]

You are a very kind lady. I hope there are more like you.

[@GayleAllen-RINO]

Cancun Cruz and Asia Abbott are on vacation.

[@carlsanders7824]

Typical Democrat response that is emotionally driven and has NOTHING to do with the situation.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Cruz definitely bailed before the storm hit. 😂 That's how ALL the wealthy weiner dogs roll, though. Rich gotta rich. Poor gotta serve, suffer, stay... and *submit*. #schlavery

[@ludovician]

@@carlsanders7824 I thought Asia Abbott could use work but "My daughter wanted to go to Cancun" Cruz is a classic.

[@noumenanoz8819]

​@carlsanders7824 no it's just nicknames based on the truth of what those crooks are doing while Texans struggle.

[@quesadilla79]

​@@carlsanders7824 typical mediocre excuse while Abbott and Fled Cruz left before the storm hit

[@SwampMyster]

300 guns in the house but not one generator. 😁

[@wintergreentheme]

lol 100% true.

[@quesadilla79]

😂

[@MichaelSmith-dz5lf]

😂😂😂 good one 👍

[@Rettabrown0124]

Exactly!!!

[@user-zu8dp6pn5t]

Exaggerate much? And brilliant use of an emoji. You are obviously a genius.

[@GTPhan]

Texas should not separate their electrical grid from US national grid line In case of natural disaster. Problems happened during the ice storm several years ago and now it happen again so you can not live alone in the union but rely and help each other.

[@greenergenes]

They forgot that the 'R' in 'eRcot' should actually *include* Reliability

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

It is what it is. Choices were made, signs were ignored, and pride was at the top of the list. Arrogance as well. It do be what it do be.

[@nenaaa1444]

You mean RepubliCons shouldn’t have sold the state out to the energy companies.

[@woodstream6137]

Isn't most of this site to downed lines instead of production? They have to clear trees and damage to get lines back up

[@phenomeninja1855]

A unified power grid is a very stupid idea . It means our power grid would be vulnerable to one storm, emp, or cyberattack. People proposing that trash are idiots .

[@claudermiller]

Wealthier people have whole home, natural gas generators. Greg Abbott doesn't gaf about the other people. Texas is the Republican nirvana. Happy, well to do upper class and everyone else.

[@Dub-ro9tk]

Stupid take. There is no infrastructure left in the country. How did NY fare during Sandy under Cuomo? Not well. We need to get past this partisan bs to find real solutions.

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is a blue. Not red. It's run by democrats for a decade now.

[@user-sl6vq3ng7y]

IM IN SOUTHSIDE HTOWN RIGHT NOW............ HOUSTON IS AT SEA LEVEL IT FLOODS AFTER A HOUR OF RAIN POWER LINES GO DOWN BUT I GOT POWER IN THE HOOD. MY COUSIN IN RICH SUGAR LAND TX DOES NOT!!!! STOP IT WITH THE VICTIM RACE CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is blue.. stop deleting comments

[@j.daniels1548]

Governor. Greg Abbott is more concerned about giving clemency to anti-Blk murderers

[@blackqueengoddess]

Im in Philly my son is in texas he just told me his power is still out as of today, and hopefully, it'll be on by Sunday, which made me really sad.

[@tharealstunningbrwn9478]

Get him out asap

[@hirameberhardt8643]

SUNDAY??? Horrible, Texas can do better. They should get an outside company and AUDIT the company. Something is not adding up with this privately runned energy company

[@william-fla-321]

I’ve been there before after hurricanes hit where I live. The only difference is, I had to go to work restoring power to other homes, while mine was without for a week.

[@frankcorrea8691]

Better than all that northern cold and snow, we will take the 120 heat here in Tejas anyway, anyone for some southwest sweet tea?😮

[@NottABlack]

@@frankcorrea8691 northern cold?? NYC doesn't have cold winters like it use to, neither do places like Montana and Wyoming, this "climate change" has been giving us some longer stretches of better weather. It makes me wanna spray freon in the air like I just don't care. It's the places that are really getting hit with the changes that should care more, but they don't care. Texas insurance rates will increase, cost of living will go up more, same story like Florida, housing supply decreases with every natural event, costs increase. 🤷🏽‍♀️ and to say nothing about the antiquated infrastructure would be a disservice, a little investment goes a longer way.

[@DammSkippy]

Think about that when it’s time to vote.

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is blue. Stop voting democrat

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is blue.. bin voting blue for a decade. They don't learn

[@TaxTheChurches.]

They are more concerned with a trans child in the wrong bathroom than their entire state's energy infrastructure.

[@quantumleapr]

IMPEACH HUNTER BIDEN

[@slowbro1337]

​@@dormantmenace The republican leadership allowing deregulation has caused grid failures across the state. It's not a blue thing

[@chucoortegon4834]

Going on 5 days with no power and tired and exhausted filling gas and getting ice my anxiety and stress is off the charts

[@randysmith2866]

Thank you Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans!

[@skidooshlayman12]

the solar grid failed again

[@gordonadams5891]

Seems every few months there's a report about problems with electricity in Texas.

[@LilApe]

Just centerpoint. Everything other power company in TX is great. TX power grid is great. Centerpoint just sucks.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Because they alone can do it

[@dormantmenace]

Like public schools and libraries, public power utilities are owned by the community and run as a division of local government. Houston has voted blue for a decade!

[@constanciokurdapio541]

@LilApe, the grid is great? Bogs down in winter, bogs down in summer, bogs down in storms, and it takes a while to repair them once power is down, what's great about that?

[@greenvelvet]

If that's what Republicans call freedom! Freedom for you and your family to survive during a disaster, while they have the freedom to carve out the electric grid from the national grid so they don't have to be held to oversight accountability or regulation. That way they can maximize profits, but socialize the losses

[@kennethhlavik8155]

Greg abbott 😢said he was gonna take care of the power situation when Texas. Had that abnormal Freezing Winter About Four Years Ago, Instead he deregulated , The electrical safety grid more!!

[@stevenjohnson891]

Center point energy is a horrible company with egregious leadership. They will charge you for this bill as well. They pass these costs onto you all. Good luck

[@Maddie9185]

But Abbott has money to send people to Martha’s Vinyard , Chicago or NY.

[@badlander6369]

Imagine if he didn't and they all were still there using even more energy.

[@user-zu8dp6pn5t]

Yes, why should states that vote for open borders and sanctuary cities have to deal with what they have voted for.

[@JunieMigz]

Despite all this bullcrap, Texans are still gonna vote for MAGA.... sad indeed.

[@Realalma]

Houston is and will remain Blue.

[@dustinsindledecker154]

​@@Realalmalast time I checked Houston is still in Texas. So the governor is responsible for what happens in Houston.

[@quantumleapr]

IMPEACH HUNTER BIDEN

[@ja7124]

When you live in a coastal area you loose power when a hurricane hits. How hard is it to realize centerpoint can’t control what gets damaged. We were over due for a hurricane. Everyone always looks for someone to blame.

[@dustinsindledecker154]

@@ja7124 so you must work at center point? You are making excuses for them

[@JACKTOTTER]

This ia by design. Center point charges every acc with 50 dlrs per month for grid maintenance. They do not spend even 20 percent of what they charge

[@mikejones8866]

Sounds an awful lot like PG&E in California. Both are evil monopolies.

[@JACKTOTTER]

@@mikejones8866 This is what happens when deregulation persists

[@RichardSena-mi8lk]

Where's SO CALLED Gov. Absent😮

[@dormantmenace]

Like public schools and libraries, public power utilities are owned by the community and run as a division of local government. Houston is blue has bin for a decade

[@Rikkisio]

It’s Asia Abbott

[@TT-qo9dv]

You voted Abbot into office. Don’t forget Abbot doesn’t care.

[@just_breathe]

Are you sure Abbott won? Seems like there is no shortage of lying crooks in TX government.

[@jeretx2]

What's he going to do? Grab a wrench and ladder and go fix the power lines? It's all on Centerpoint

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is blue. They voted for democrats for last 10 years

[@MrNiceGuy500]

Texans like Abbot, he does care and wants to keep us safe secure the border. This is what happens when you tell ever kid they should go to a 4 year college (not enough lineman) and offshore all your manufacturing including power grid components.

[@LeeTheVet]

Centerpoint IS THE POWER COMPANY that is handling this. Has ZERO to do with someone being elected into office. Get a better POWER COMPANY to handle it. They didn't.

[@mitchellwright6899]

That what you get when you not on the national power grid

[@WhoIsJohnnyLange]

There is no national power grid

[@myrnajay2785]

And who you vote for........

[@woodstream6137]

​@@WhoIsJohnnyLangethere are regional grids, it isn't every state independent. United we stand

[@woodstream6137]

Its not that simple, a national or regional grid isn't going to help when power lines are down.

[@wolfie007]

@@WhoIsJohnnyLange Texas is the only state in the continental United States with its own electric grid, they did it to avoid federal regulation in the early 1900s.

[@Atitlan1222]

Thnx Gov Abbott. You said this would never happen again after the "big freeze."

[@MargDBX]

DEREGULATION HAS CONSEQUENCES

[@rachelnelson1942]

Where's the texas governor abbout these days? Wasn't there another skipping town issue with a bad freeze winter and statewide grid failures, yrs ago+ abbout skipped/ rolled out of texas then too. VOTE 💙 FOR U.S.ALL

[@carlsanders7824]

Governor has nothing to do with this response. Learn how to reason.

[@Graham2345]

@@carlsanders7824 Carl, a million texans are out of power, and you're in the youtube comments talking about "The governor has nothing to do with this". Like that isn't literally the problem, bootlicker.

[@thewanderer6388]

Absent Abbott went on a trip and is now Asia Abbott. I don't know if it's true but some are saying he stopped at some island to talk to Cancun Cruz.

[@mikeyrose4183]

@@carlsanders7824 blah blah Quit making excuses

[@ivanboesky1520]

He’s busy spending his “important time” using millions of dollars of taxpayer money flying immigrants to other cities instead of actually doing something constructive. You get what you vote for.

[@channeljeight7415]

CenterPoint Energy and other major energy companies in Texas have been involved in significant political contributions, especially after legislative sessions. For example, after the 2021 legislative session, energy companies collectively donated about $497,000 to state officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, who received substantial donations from the energy sector. These contributions are often viewed as rewards for favorable legislative outcomes and lighter regulations, suggesting a strong connection between the energy industry and Texas politicians, particularly Republicans.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Correct. The wealthy, powerful, influential, and corrupt take care of one another. They know that when things get bad, the affluent will survive while the others... won't. 💪😎✌️ And that's the key lesson: if you ain't rich, then you ain't sheet. #copium

[@AF-S1N1A1]

I see you're already in "Never let a good crisis go to waste" mode!! Get a life and stop shilling

[@myrnajay2785]

Sounds just like the NRA

[@dormantmenace]

You realize Houston is blue right. Democrat run for like a decade

[@channeljeight7415]

@@dormantmenace are they the electric company?

[@franceszetts6874]

PEOPLE, VOTE FOR A QUALIFIED, EFFECTIVE GOVERNOR.NOT, NOT "" ABBOTT"". ABBOTT COULD CARE LESS...DONE NOTHING

[@dormantmenace]

Houston is run by democratic .. it's bin blue for a decade

[@ididntaskyouropinion]

OOORRRR they could just move to ANY city thats not a flood zone. Oh and not vote blue city mayors....

[@ja7124]

Hurricanes don’t care who is in office.

[@candysmith8724]

My neighbors had loud generators running while our food spoiled in 2 refrigerators/freezers. Thank God I had family in the area that got power restored before we did. Generators are out of stock and the costs are sky high.

[@Rettabrown0124]

They were super cheap in off season, of course they double in storm season....

[@ja7124]

Generators are more in demand this time of year and cost more in hurricane season. Any coastal area there is always a chance of a hurricane. Being prepared is a must in Houston. We’ve been over due for one.

[@maryford650]

Did you vote republican?

[@nomenclature9373]

Anyone who has taken a CERT class (Community Emergency Response Team) will know to have an alternate power source, at least three days nonperishable food and means for cooking.

[@Cajun-it3yf]

It’s called being prepared. Common sense.

[@nomenclature9373]

Where is the National Guard to resupply elder care and hospital backup generators? Guess hindering border patrol is more important.

[@shaystern2453]

thank gov abbot - you voted for it

[@carlsanders7824]

Nope, the governor does not control the what the utilities companies do with regards to outages in Texas.

[@BrainWorm4president2024]

​@carlsanders7824 Stop your lying. All they half to do is pass a bill to harden the powergrids. In fact, a quick google search shows "ERCOT and electric utilities answer to the state Public Utility Commission, whose board is appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott."

[@BrainWorm4president2024]

​@@carlsanders7824Clown 😂

[@felipenunez2058]

​@@carlsanders7824😂😂. All he has to do is connect to the federal grid. And yes he is responsible since his policy's allow this company's to do what they want. They don't winterize thir things like the federal grids and they don't invest on the infrastructure that can prevent this and is all deregulated by Abbott. He yet to ask for federal aid. Here in memphis when we have outages from severe storms MLGW contracts utility's workers from outside the state to come in and help and no one is left without power for one day.

[@Ironcorgi2]

He gave benefits to private companies over the grid rather than trying to help everyone

[@bikotheanimator6169]

It's been miserable in Texas ever since I moved here in 2006/2007. People move here because they have no idea what they are getting themselves into. It's not worth it. It's a trap.

[@petershaver5006]

There are 49 other states, dont let the door hit you on the butt on the way out

[@manuelanaya2977]

Bigot state , you picked one of the worst to moved to.

[@JudyLyons-tf7vz]

I lived there, you are right. It’s a trap!!!!

[@LeeTheVet]

@@manuelanaya2977 I'm sure you'll find it better in Mississippi or New Mexico desert. Leave, you won't be missed.

[@LeeTheVet]

So, it's taken you 17/18 YEARS to figure out you don't like it there? LOL

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

This sounds extremely miserable. Heart goes out to Houston and other parts of Texas suffering through this. Wish their state government had its priorities straight.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Ain’t a gonna happen with Abbott and Cruz.ain’t a gonna happen

[@randysinger2673]

Another Good Reason not to live in Texas !!

[@alice6789]

It's ridiculous. Day #5, no power. 😢

[@dillodefense]

@alice6789 Ridiculous you expect miracles. Get out and lend a hand clearing debris so crews can get into neighborhoods.

[@alice6789]

Sorry, Ma'am we met?. 🤔 I have worked in social services my entire life. Both public and private from Nursing Home Administration, Special Education Specialist, HCS Program Manger, Disaster Case Manager Supervisor, etc. On Friday, we provided our community with nonpersherible items, fruits, vegetables, water, infant/toddler 🚼 food, and snacks. I also care for a 90 year old mother and 2 dogs. Work full-time and drive a taxi 🚕 on weekends. I serve my community 💯 and care for those most important. Be kind and extend a hand to help others in my DNA. 🇺🇲🗳❤️🤍💙 ⚖️ 🌎

[@alice6789]

I have work experience with local, state, and governmental agencies... Disaster Recovery Programs. 👏

[@roscoemahaffey1533]

(TheMrs). Then hush , get off the internet & your butt, DO SOMETHING!

[@antonionash7666]

I don't live far from Centerpoint here in Humble Texas. Why are my lights still off.

[@shaystern2453]

unplug the puter and plug in the light

[@jackiecordova1079]

ARE YOU STILL WITHOUT LIGHT?

[@nenaaa1444]

Ask Abbot

[@thewanderer6388]

You need to contact Absent Abbott who goes by the name Asia Abbott too.

[@phillipstephens4522]

NO! Not Asia Abbott -- Abbott the Maggot!!

[@watuswill]

public utilities being run as a capitalist business...

[@slowbro1337]

Where's Abbot, Cruz, or any of the leadership? Absolute failures whose derugations have left us with a dangerous laughing stock of an energy grid that can't take either the heat or the cold. We are stuck with companies and leadership whose action plans are 2 slow to react or just completely bail when the weather gets bad. I'm absolutely DONE voting for these clowns. Texas needs new leadership.

[@Max14163]

When capitalism guides decisions on grid expansion and improvements...

[@castlev1986]

sad thing is the company don't care they still charging you a bill even if the power off

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Correct. Rich gotta rich. 💪😎✌️ The poor are sacrificial lambs when it comes down to mission critical survival. Everyone knows this, but no one wants to admit it. #copium

[@castlev1986]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat yep i hope one day they all wake up

[@ididntaskyouropinion]

Esp CP energy. Them and AEP.

[@ohgawd]

Oh the joys of living in "RED" states!

[@dormantmenace]

​​@@ohgawd Like public schools and libraries, public power utilities are owned by the community and run as a division of local government. Houston has voted blue for a decade. Sorry about your lack of awareness.

[@traceyj3979]

Since there is no separation of church and state anymore, start taxing the churches to pay for these emergency and other situations.

[@ericp1139]

But how will you blame California?

[@Dblue-rhino]

Only one solution. Stop having hurricanes!!!

[@SamuraiG]

Got a planet size air-conditioner?

[@dustinsindledecker154]

It seems like the media is not talking about this story

[@imdone1967]

@@dustinsindledecker154 fake storm , moving on...

[@nuggetsfan007]

😂😂😂 remember how Texas always talks about being able to be it’s own country 😂😂😂 theses dudes STRUGGLE with power and the elements every couple years

[@skidooshlayman12]

because we got a bunch of Californians in charge of Ercot

[@Decision_Justice]

Moral of the story: don't live in Houston or on the Texas coast.

[@BTK1653]

This is what they get for supporting Abbott and an independent energy system. You would think they'd have learned when they froze their a$$#s off a couple years ago when Ted Cruz headed to a tropical retreat!! 😂😂

[@jackiecordova1079]

WHERE IS TED CRUZ?

[@thewanderer6388]

I guess Texas just loves their freedoms from the federal government until they need help.

[@badbru313]

How will this nation survive when electric cars are mandatory. We can’t handle the power grids now.

[@dstarrII8442]

Stop voting Republican then!!🎉🎉

[@olsonmason1]

houston is as liberal as california, we republicans live in smaller cities and we were prepared, none of us whining out here.

[@SYKOK1LLER]

So vote for a DemonRat like the one sinking our country right now? LOL

[@carlsanders7824]

Right, because regular brown-outs do not happen in California under Newsom. LOL

[@emeralddrgn4]

How tf is a private company related to voting republican? There's nothing bad about voting for sane policies.

[@dustinsindledecker154]

​@@olsonmason1the governor is responsible for the whole state. Don't just blame the mayor for this

[@myrnajay2785]

You get what you vote. Where's absentee Abbott and Cancun Cruz?

[@dormantmenace]

No.. Houston is blue. They voted democrat for 10 years now. It's got nothing to do with abbot

[@nedhill1242]

Texas is infinitely better than California Seattle, Portland Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, Baltimore, etc., etc.

[@Rikkisio]

It’s Asia Abbott get the name right lol

[@myrnajay2785]

@@Rikkisio Got it ! ; )

[@williamlee7001]

fire your governor who's spending his time and effort on things like immigration theatre, telling woman what to do, etc.

[@k7aya]

300 times this will happen over coming years. Why don't u use underground power cables in such a prone area?

[@E-rexion88]

THANKS OBAMNA

[@timothywallace1719]

This is Texas, a Governor who doesn’t care, a Senator who runs to Mexico, this is ridiculous

[@kevinm234]

The last question asked in this clip is "what are you going to do for us?" My question is what have you done for yourselves? You are responsible for your own lives. What did you do to prepare for this inconvenience. If a few days without power is this devastating then YOU did something wrong.

[@CL-es1nz]

Centerpoint said “it was prepared”..with what exactly..the city looks neglected right now. It’s day 5 & there’s whole trees still laying in the streets & debris everywhere with no lights..sorry but this looks incompetent & careless on Centerpoint’s end. Time to get rid of their monopoly cause it’s corrupt.

[@stevenklinkhamer9069]

A natural disaster, disruptions of the scope and scale due to a hurricane passing through your area can take some time to recover power, water, other necessities. That's to be anticipated, expected, and prepared for the best you can. Comes with that "territory"- gulf area. Thats why we have disaster declarations for the areas so affected.

[@ja7124]

Thank god someone with common sense. Ppl are looking for someone to blame. It’s a given to be prepared during hurricane season.

[@LeighPogue]

That was just people griping. My son is there from a power co helping do all they can. I grew up on Fl coast. You had plenty of warnings. You have to prepare for a hurricane period ! I’m sorry it’s hot, really I am but stop bashing those who are there to help. Looks like you had a bad situation to begin with.

[@CindyBrown-ci2rj]

Civilization is so fragile. A cat 1 hurricane is slightly worse than a storm. This should not happen and everyone that can needs to buy a generator as soon as they can find one.,

[@nomenclature9373]

I have one, but is is getting old so I added a 2K watt full sine wave car inverter. Tested it out during a recent heat wave and it kept the fridge going, the HVAC circulating fan, a couple of box fans, ceiling fans plus the internet (kind of important item in my household). Microwave cooking as if on the grid. No complaints in my household. Seemed to use less fuel than running the generator.

[@wtrujillo9250]

so basically ironside did nothing since the last disaster when cruz went on a cancun vaca......

[@jeannietollison2211]

Where's Greg ABBOTT????😡😤

[@geargeeks8955]

Ted Cruz where are you???? Did you go to Alaska

[@elr.4780]

Centerpoint outages happening at rate of 2.5 times the national average? Now is Centerpoint really doing all it can to get the power restored to its customers in Houston? Are they getting those additional work crews out in the field quickly to work on restoring power in areas without power?

[@kronos6460]

Centerpoint's job is not to provide electricity, it's to provide shareholder value and they have record profits, an operating margin over 23% and an average dividend yield for shareholders of 3.17%. Centerpoint executive's are doing a fantastic job. If you want to blame someone blame Texas voter's who repeatedly voted for representative's and a Govenor who would not effectively regulate or nationalize Centerpoint.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

Don't be silly, they are a for profit privately owned company where any kind of infrastructure improvements would cut into their profit margins. The real question is, who thought that making your primary electrical power provider a for profit privately owned company was a good idea? Where is Bidens Infrastructure Improvement money going some may ask?....It's going to all of the other states who knew better than to privatize a basic utility.

[@debbiebeck5826]

But there governor is on vacation.

[@bluesdragon42]

Where's Cancun Cruz and Asia Abbott when you need them?😮

[@js6728]

6-8 times you never fixed it, and dont blame the renewables, they help produce almost half of your regular energy usage. make sure to upgrade your sub fleets though, i heard the good guys have better ones now

[@donaldbenoit7420]

The whole state of Mississippi lost power after Katrina came through and the whole state was back online in 6 days! This sutuation is rediculous!

[@drquinnmedicinewoman7786]

That couple could stand to not eat so much, they were in financial trouble way before this store, they have no one to blame but themselves

[@Max_Maximus_69]

thats just plain stupid

[@emeralddrgn4]

@Max_Maximus_69 no, it's not. You can see they are severely obese. Bad health choices and wasting money on junk food is blatant.

[@John2verse5]

Now imagine the strain ev's will cause on the power grid.

[@drycanyon]

This is why I moved to El Paso

[@RiceDaddy07]

lol. Where the illegals can get you? Biden supporter you are.

[@juanitamatthews3244]

Good move! I lived out there 2002-2004! Great times, then moved bk to HTown till 2018 after Harvey I left and moved to North Carolina

[@UncleChud]

Property tax is almost double California’s prop tax❕👍🏻

[@grandpasmountain]

Great time to buy an electric car....

[@imdone1967]

@@grandpasmountain can't pump gas without electricity...

[@user-oj4gh7sp5q]

Much of this is due to property owners who refuse to maintain their properties. Trees that grow too close to power lines. Not defending Center Point, they have their own problems, but especially after driving to the Medical Center today, it’s obvious, the City of Houston and property owners have a long way to go to help fix their own problems.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Um...the outage is caused by a hurricane?

[@Decision_Justice]

@@Here4TheHeckOfIt Hurricane uproots the trees and they land on the power lines. And hurricanes also break large limbs off of trees that land on the power lines. Hurricanes can also snap the utility poles.

[@Decision_Justice]

In my state the electric company is responsible for making certain the trees are cut back and cannot interfere with the electrical lines should a storm occur. The state legislature is aware that most residents lack the equipment and capability of trimming trees, especially mature trees. So, it's always best to give the utility company that responsibility. Our utility companies hire tree trimming professionals who go into backyards if need be to cut back brush and trees. This is done regularly. I don't understand why Texas doesn't think of this!

[@user-oj4gh7sp5q]

@@Here4TheHeckOfIt indirectly maybe….most of the issues were due to tree limbs knocking down power lines. Sorry, to burst your bubble. And downed trees are the reason it’s taking so long to repair things now. There always had to be people out there unable to see the big picture. Must be a Progressive.

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

Where is FEMA AND GOVERNOR CALL FOR GOVERNMENT AID!!!

[@ColdCasesByMR25]

Abbott is out of state on vacation.

[@Augiecali]

Where's Teddy Cruz? Cancun 🍷🥂🍻🏝👍🏻✌️🫵🤙👌🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🇺🇲

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

A lot of rich folks left before the storm. Cruz was certainly one of the first to bail, no doubt.

[@t.n.-js6ei]

I'm wondering where Ted Cruz is vacationing during this Texan crisis.

[@taylorallen8879]

HURRICANE!!!! Seriously,,, what is the power company suppose to do?? Buy a GENERATOR when you live in an area that gets hit by hurricanes almost every year. It's YOUR FAULT people.. You live in that area (hurricane stuff ) and YOU don't prepare.

[@slowbro1337]

There is some truth to that, which is why I have a generator as well, but these companies do little to improve or strengthen the grid even after multiple failures for things like heat, cold, or hurricane because its cheaper not to due to deregulations allowing for such. The companies you would think should have perfected deployment and mobilization procedures after how many failures they have had to their grid. They live in a hurricane zone and apparently don't prepare for any weather events either🤷‍♂️

[@Decision_Justice]

Best idea: don't live in areas where Hurricanes can take out power poles.

[@slowbro1337]

@@Decision_Justice I mean, I'm a fishmonger by trade and require the coast for my work and to provide for those further inland. What work would I be doing in a non coastal place like South Dakota or Iowa, etc, with fish? The world is 70% water fam, that's a lot of coast to avoid for one reason. I just accept that they happen where I'm at and go on as usual. You could say you don't want heat, don't live in Arizona, don't want bears and isolation don't live in Alaska, or don't want blizzards, then dont live in the Great planes. But to what end is served by pointlessly pointing out the obvious? Lol

[@donnessiastewart4213]

The power company should have a much better plan in place. When you service OVER 2 million customers there should ALWAYS be a plan in place. As much as people pay for their utility bill that's the least the company could do. As far as a generator everyone CANT afford it. I have one but I would NEVER be insensitive to just say OH WELL ITS YOUR FAULT FOR NOT HAVING ONE. Rather it's a hurricane or not strong winds seem to knock out this BS grid they have supplying an abundance of people. Point blank Centerpoint needs to be regulated better because this should NOT be happening!

[@geargeeks8955]

You can get a couple solar panels in an inverter.... An all day long you have free electricity

[@usmarine4636]

State politicians blah blah blah !!!! No help

[@askdoctorwebster]

Where is your @Texas governor

[@dougg1075]

This is not new in hurricanes , we were out of power for two weeks after Frederic and we were in mobile Al. It happens man. The people in our apartment complex were saying crazy stuff like “ nobody is in the office and there’s a circuit breaker in there they need to throw. It’s a bummer but it is a hurricane. If the government wouldn’t have squandered this nations wealth we could have underground cables .

[@bobmalone6076]

Abbott said this would not happen again. Here we are.

[@adrijackson9429]

Isn't this the same state (Texas), whose governor diverted all the migrants to other states? Just asking 😮

[@dionnegreenwood957]

Where are you governor at?

[@GigaHellblaze]

Quit voting Republican and you wouldn't have this problem. Relying on only 1 energy grid for the entire state isn't gonna solve this problem. Rest of the states around the country share power grids. Sharing is caring.

[@sfurlong0712]

Who's the other option so I can research them?

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

We live in a desert and have several back up plans for power outages. One is keeping the fridge and freezer almost empty all summer so food isn’t wasted. We made sure to live in a place with a patio and an outdoor faucet to run a misting system for cooling. The last plan is to drive to friends or relatives with power, like in a state that regulates power companies.

[@papichulobaby8952]

Reading the comments here in California next to my AC 😂

[@vanessalewis1023]

Wheres Ted and Geeg?

[@TheFifthOfNovember93]

Y’all realize the power was out long before the storm hit? I know people in Texas and they’ve said as much.

[@Decision_Justice]

No, haven't heard that.

[@donnessiastewart4213]

You are absolutely right. Makes you think they cut it themselves with that ROLLING BLACKOUT they ALWAYS speak of.

[@TheFifthOfNovember93]

My uncle lives in Texas and a woman my cousin dated recently moved there and said the power was gone LONG before the storm hit. It was an artificial hurricane and an artificially created power outage. Testing the waters for worse.

[@chatnboy]

Where is your governor???

[@Thedesertguy75]

One if the biggest problems with a town like Houston is soooo many people trying to get to resources .....its massive there. I left in 2017 after Hurricane Harvey . That was enough for me and I knew it would happen again ....its become unsustainable

[@lisaavery6456]

Florida here…did several outages. Longest was 17 days….

[@jackieporter517]

Always keep can goods dry beans and rice

[@Rock-sg2go]

Why hasn’t the president sent in military power production generators, set up tents with air conditioning, food and water???

[@jacquelinerandle5152]

It's called separation of power, , state and federal government.