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Power Outages: Big Energy Slammed on Socials Over Response
1 million customers still wait for power from CenterPoint Energy, over a million have had service restored.
Published July 11, 2024 at 11:48am by Marley Malenfant
Texas: 1.3 Million Without Power After Hurricane Beryl
- CenterPoint Energy says power restored to 1 million, but nearly 1 million still affected.
- Entergy Texas reports restoring power to >50% of customers, aiming for 75% by Friday.
- Disgruntled Texans express frustration over slow progress, target energy companies and officials.
- Hurricane Beryl's death toll rises to 7 in the greater Houston area, including a Houston Police Dept. officer.
- Montgomery County officials express condolences, affirm focus on resident safety during recovery.
- See the updated map for current Texas road conditions and closures.
Read more: CenterPoint, Entergy receive backlash on social media for Houston power outage response