Following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area, the prolonged power outages have tragically led to at least 23 storm-related fatalities in Texas. The combination of intense summer heat and the inability to power air conditioning in the days post-landfall created hazardous conditions for residents.
With nearly 3 million homes and businesses losing electricity during the Category 1 storm, hospitals reported a surge in heat-related illnesses. The slow restoration of power by CenterPoint Energy drew scrutiny over its preparedness for such events.
