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Houston residents frustrated on sixth day without power and air conditioning in punishing heat
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2024
- Hundreds of thousands of southeast Texas residents are entering the sixth day in a row suffering brutal heat without air conditioning and many are scrambling to find cool shelters, food, safe drinking water and health care resources. CNN's Lucy Kafanov reports from Houston.
Hang in there everyone. My heart goes out to all of you. 🙏
Thanks, that does nothing though.
Thank you ❤️ God bless you. I've been patient this far; however, it does get frustrating at times! Keep us in your prayers 🙂
i bet governor abbott has power and AC
Of course! He is probably not even in Texas
So do I. 😊
people voted for the corrupt crippled. i sure as hell didn't
I had power at my home because I prepared for this
Centerpoint sucks!!!!yet they were able to peer up Minute Maid park for a game!!!!WTF!!!
😂😂😂😂😂
This is what happens when a state government has nothing but contempt for a federal controlled government by another party.
I’m so sure they’re going to fix it - just like they worked on the grid after the big freeze.
😅🤣😂
Blame your governor Greg Abbott for this unprepared mess that he should have been prepared for. Now people are suffering. I heard he was on vacation. What governor would take a vacation during this tragedy.
@@denisecaccese830 Ted Cruz was on vacation too.
Houston is always unprepared if you know houston and hurricanes etc alwasy under water flooding etc. People need to stop relying on the government and have any least 3 months of MRE etc generator.
As someone in south Louisiana, I’m in disbelief a cat 1 caused so much chaos and exposed massive ineptitude from leaders. The lack of preparation for this is inexcusable. It’s not just on CenterPoint. This was an epic failure. Also, it seems like surrounding counties were better prepared than Harris county, smh.
The state privatized their utility systems. The leaders can leave but citizens cannot
Wrong. You're commenting as if a storm affects all areas equally. As someone who claims to be in south Louisiana you should know better. Also, the surrounding counties are less densely populated than Houston / Harris County. So they could be equally or even even more affected than Houston / Harris County--on a percentage basis--and still have far fewer affected customers. And it was only estimated to be a Cat 1 storm... that's the lowest ranked categorized storm. We've had many Cat 1 storms pass through the Houston area over the years that did FAR less damage. That's the thing with storms: You never really know what kind of damage they are going to do until they over. I've been her before when the city / county / state / feds recommended that millions of people evacuate the coastal areas and Houston... and millions of people DID... and they sat in gridlocked traffic for hours--even days--and that storm did NO damage whatsoever. Which is not to say that Centerpoint could not have been more prepared; one can ALWAYS be more prepared. But preparedness = MONEY. So "more prepared" = higher electricity rates for everyone in the area... all year long. Right? But maybe that's the answer. Maybe everyone in the region should be paying a few cents extra per kwh every month--that goes into a rainy day fund (literally) instead of into Centerpoint's bank account. And that fund pays for the extra preparations... and the extra clean up costs after the storms. And maybe there's an independent body / board that manages that fund... to make sure it gets spent and managed correctly.
@@Big_Island_Boi You are wrong about several points. Technically, tropical depressions and storms are have lower rankings than a Cat 1, so you are wrong on that point. Next, preparedness entails more than evacuations recs, I never brought up evacuations, you did. Preparedness varies by storm intensity and path among other factors. Finally, the lack of preparation doesn’t rest solely on CenterPoint, like my comment referenced. You make no mention of the role other public and private agencies seemingly failed to fulfill in the emergency preparedness and response process. If you want to focus specifically on CenterPoint, I think hardening infrastructure and readying outside support were two parts of their massive blunder. So your commentary regarding gridlock, never really knowing etc is irrelevant to the standard approach to storms that weren’t taken. Another errant point you made regards my comment on surrounding counties. I clearly stated that surrounding counties seemed better prepared. Percentage basis is a moot point. The simple observation is did leaders in other counties have better preparedness and response plans in place, and the answer is seemingly yes. At no point did I make the claim all were affected equally. However, based on impacts, it seems other areas were better prepared than Harris County.
@@Big_Island_Boi many of your points are wrong. Technically, tropical depressions and storms rank lower than a Category 1. You are wrong to state cat 1 is the lowest ranked storm. Secondly, preparedness doesn’t mean exclusively CenterPoint and evacuations. Other agencies and actions failed to do simple things that help mitigate risks. In comparison, other counties seem to have done a better job preparing for this emergency. Varying populations is moot point, the question is did HC agencies do their jobs and take this threat seriously. Your focus on gridlock traffic has nothing to do with my points. Also, when did I imply all areas were impacted equally? You chose to interpret my comment that way and lodge errant criticism my way. I never made that asinine point, even a 5 yr old knows impacts vary by location. Hardening infrastructure and readying support were actions that could have been taken but weren’t. Those are basic storm prep and response options which were overlooked for the impacts of this storm. You do have an idea of storm impacts before they hit that’s literally why storms are rated by wind speed intensity. Agencies from FEMA to NWS to insurance companies literally have clear understandings of storm damages in advance and apply it in their responses.
@@Big_Island_Boi don’t lecture others when your response is riddled with misinformation and irrelevant points.
Instead of complaining about a company that you can't do anything to fix. Maybe it's time to start preparing for the next storm or emergency and not be a victim.
Be proactive, not reactive
Right, they get a Strom every year and they act like it's new every year
A generator with enough power for a small window / portable AC and frig cost $500- $1400, AC unit cost $200- $500, plus $50-$80 daily for gas. Most people whose could afford the cost, but still dont want to be prepared.
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@@jonathand3613 how do suggest a citizen restructure the entire utility grid when politicians flee with every storm?
@arribaficationwineho32
I don't. Maybe reread my comment
I'm saying stop buying wants and focus on needs like food,water,and alternative power sources.
Plan ahead, and you won't have to rely on anyone to save you.
Instead of buying the newest, the latest shiny thing I've spent the last decade or so building up supplies along with a standby generator and solar to back that up. I slept through the storm, and when I woke up, I didn't even notice the power was out because my preps automatically kicked in and took care of me.
Too many people now want instant gratification and don't learn from the past.
You've gotta hustle now so you can relax later.
Been there done that. Learned to prepare for outages in Texas
The people of Houston come together to help each other! The best thing about of Houston is the people. TX politicians are to blame.
and centerpoint. the only thing they have been good for is taking the money and doing nothing to upgrade the system
You do know who put the energy commission back in the private sector?
His name was Bill Clinton.
No
The people needed to be more prepared period
If you wanting for the government to help you when you are not doing your part then YOU are to blame period!!
@@Resistance_is_Futile01 to an extent, there is only so much someone can prep for. unless you are a billionaire and can move to a bunker
@@christianwolf68 it has nothing to do with a bunker dude
Just some simple logic and planning will go a long way
I lived in Houston area 1982-1995 Power was going out all the Time, several times longer than 7 days. They cut Trees for weeks something got to change the Storm’s are getting worse.
We can’t go to work!
Don't go and see what your landlord says.
@@rude1527
That’s going to be another problem once power is restored! I’m sure people are using bill money trying to survive. Citizens and businesses have to replace food. A huge domino effect is about to occur. I’m sure some will make it since they’ve done it before.
I’m out hella hours. Almost out of money. No food left. Sleeping in my car.
@@SayaddinaBeneGesserit i am so sorry to hear that. My heart breaks for you and everyone suffering like this. 😢
@@SayaddinaBeneGesserit I'm in Huntsville, move here when you can. We didn't lose power
Are people going to get a break on their rent because they couldn't work..
Buck up, Tex…you voted for it. 😂
And keep denying that climate change.
no content on your channel. who are you? man made global warming is a fake.
lol they voted for this
why no content on your channel?
@@freddyrodriguez4732 you are a child.
@@freddyrodriguez4732NO ONE VOTED FOR IT
BUSHWACKERS DEREGULATED ELECTRICITY WITHOUT THE PUBLIC PERMISSION OR VOTE.
again i ask, how EXACTLY are you going to hold them accountable
it will happen again till they stop stringing power line in the air, where they are susceptible to everything. bury the line and you severely mitigate the risk
Is the. Governor back yet? Where is the Cruz?
where is the county judge? or jackson lee?
Cancun
He’s back sitting in his air conditioned mansion drinking iced cold sweet tea😅
@@talismon63 the county judge was fired for messing 52 meeting about what would happen if a storm hits Harris county. look it up.
why no content on your channel?
A million people without power not hundreds of thousands
A lot of people are to blame. That’s shid is crazy. Imagine if it was a stronger cat. We’d be screwed.
I bet the residents of River Oaks, The Woodlands, and The Galleria areas, to name a few have electricity 😮
Don't need study...trees fell on power lines in catastrophic numbers and workers are in danger if trees aren't addressed first. There are easement issues with trees where the owners are responsible for removing trees sometimes and sometimes it's Centerpoint 's responsibility the in between is where the struggle and time wasting occurs. Trees need to be removed and usually that is NOT CenterPoint's responsibility. Huge tree removal can cost $5k to $30k. Do average citizen have that kind of money laying around? Nope
Excellent comment.
@@polynesia8733 not a good time to counting pennies in light of billions sent to fund wars.
I'm sure that the residents wouldn't mind paying a little more in their utility bills to have CenterPoint Utilities.
The power poles have been leaning at 20 degrees for years 😂!!
Yes! Whats up with that?? @robertpaul6257
no need to “mess with Texas.”
Texas is already a mess
Where's abbott?
The government works this way.
Local government to state government then to federal government.
State government was working with FEMA before the storm had even hit. Do remember Houston was still repairing from the wind storm we had a month earlier.
Where`s Biden?
@@burtcooper612where's Waldo
The Governor what’s a study to be done to find the problem, look in the mirror Governor.
you sure have alot to say. but no content on your channel but from 2 years ago. why?
7 days now. Centerpoint is lying about numbers
Buy a backup generator, keep it in your garage. Don't forget the fuel.
Thank Your republican Christian governor.loll
THAT WAS THE BUSHWACKERS
Imagine having to be out there fixing the power lines. They need more resources.
It's sad situation what's going on in Houston TX but Houston is proned for hurricanes they should have been stocked up and ready to go. Generators fuel food medical supplies. Blankets .common knowledge.
Yeah, are you going to go pass out those $500 generators in all the hoods around Houston ? They can barely afford milk. .... Common knowledge
We were still recovering from the wind storm a month ago as well.
Do think please.
Because they have their own grid. It hasn't been updated. Never!
Imagine it after 30 or so. 😕
Global society should really Reflect and consider just how dependent ALL humans are on electricity. Without it, the game is over. Those who have it hold power over those without.
Its amazing humanity survived before a/c
I hope this News outlet will let this comment go through, I’ve been deleted on several for trying to give positive information . If you are a resident of any union state, there is always a number that you can call and report that the utility company is not doing their duties to keep away the brush from the lines that run post to post, for example, in Texas the people to contact is the public utility commission of Texas. Be the voice your city needs within the union state that you reside in.
We have the best hospitals in the country. The city has multiple cooling centers throughout with water. The museums have been open for free. The electric companies are working non stop. Focus on the good.
This is the second major, life-threatening power outage Texas has experienced in recent years. Obviously there is something very wrong with a power grid that goes down every time there's some extreme weather. People are right to angry.
I suppose you have power that’s why you don’t understand what people on now day 6th of no power are going through…
So no gas station.police department.hospitals with no power?there should be generators for this.
Generators aren’t made to run whole facilities for days. If that were the case, we wouldn’t need utilities. Houston has the world’s largest medical center, with huge hospitals. They can’t run on generators for days.
@@DebraJohnson yes they can.how do you think military bases run with no power?
Certainly not in the conservative Oasis of Texas...
Houston is a blue city in a red state.
“ Don’t mess with Texas” don’t mean much anymore… especially not the climate change.
as per usual, all bluster, hiding weakness
So, none of them prepared? Then I couldn't care less. You had 10 days notice. This isn't the first hurricane to hit the area. Up until the 70's most people didn't have A/C. I am sure they are more upset they can't use their cell phone.
Grid is working ...They said so !
So much for Texas tough. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Remember: Only YOU can prevent forest fires!
Nonsense
Keep voting republican
why dont you post something on your channel? is it fear?
It’s sad to be without power so long, but they are working hard. In Beaumont after Rita in 2008 we were without power for 3 weeks and we don’t have as many people as Houston.
They did this so they can say they need to raise your power rates this is just the big guy trying to take from the little guy and the politicians will do the bidding of the corporations not you or me we don't have that kinda money
This was a Cat 3 not a Cat 1
Are these people working on getting power restored the Uvalde Police Dept? Cuz it sure seems like it.
Their not fixing it fully on purpose suffering communities it's trucks every day sit 4 hours work 2 I've watched them a week fixing only business places and patching areas here and there in sections my whole street on one side has lights and my family and neighbors nothing its sickening and pathetic and out write wrong
This is like after every hurricane. We went without power for a week after Isabel and were far inland. Folks can go weeks without power. Even tho we have areas with buried lines lightning and wind can take out transformers. Taking out trees is just gonna add to the urban heat and incease erosion from flooding.
Was category 1 what happened if was category 5 Houston is not ready
STUPIDITY and IGNORANCE, Congrats!
It’s terrible is what it is, divid center point in to 4 companies now not later
Somebody in Cancun
Y'all are gross
She's right, it's going to happen again and shall be even worse. This is biblical... Babylon is falling. Read the word.
The crews working hard, where I don't know, today I have seen crews parked from 6 am and it happened at 2 pm and they were there without doing anything, and mychas, the Louetta Rd the same, then the HEB of Stubner Airline several parked without doing nothing for hours, wasting time, many would have electricity if the CEO put them to work.
Go show us all how it's done.
Texans after 6 days without air condition: 'Mah freedums! AAAHHH!'
The rest of the human population that lives in the tropic belt around the world without air conditioning: '...yawn...'
@@DistrustHumanz where's the humanity, compassion and empathy especially for the elderly, children and pets?
Exactly. I live in Houston. It is insanely hot but there are lots of places open with ac. I don’t really understand why people are losing their minds.
@@hdskl2150 there are many who can't go to work or do jobs that require electricity. Its frustrating for them. It's not just about the weather.
Our houses and infrastructure aren’t built the same as they were in the days before air conditioning or as they are in the tropics with higher ceilings, cross ventilation etc…My apartment windows are plate glass that don’t even open except one tiny one in my bedroom for safety as per code. And NO FANS of any kind due to no electricity. No tropical breezes and the temperature doesn’t go down at night to cool homes and people overnight. So don’t try comparing apples to oranges just because you hate Texans.
As a Californian, I would be fucked. I can barely tolerate more than 85F with normal humidity
goes to show how many of you literally would not last, if the grid entirely went down tommorrow. i just wish more ppl thought of that. you are so dependant on a system that NEEDS you, more than you need it, if you just take time to adjust. we went without power in florida for 36 days, no one died. no one lost their shit in my area.... yall are a week in and literally dying. this country would not last one week without lights and internet. yall are so soft.
Cyber: Polygon 🧐
Getting the linemen to do their work while threatening them can only happen in a democrat run city. I would not blame them if they just all went home. They should be praising them, thanking them, offering them safe water. That's what human beings do in republican states. Cat 1, try being in a cat 5. 6 days, try 5 weeks without electric. Where is your mayor Whitmier? Why are you threatening the linemen?
Nothing like one company rule with no government oversight committee.
Thanks Bill Clinton
democrat mayor. plenty of money for critical race theory