The mayor of Houston, Texas, recently spoke out about the widespread power outages affecting millions in the state following the impact of the Beryl storm. Mayor John Whitmire himself is among those without power, empathizing with the struggles faced by residents.
With temperatures soaring, Houston is expected to experience a heat index of 105 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, posing significant risks to those without electricity for cooling. Mayor Whitmire highlighted the urgency of restoring power, emphasizing the critical nature of this essential service.
CenterPoint Energy, the Texas energy company responsible for power restoration, has mobilized additional personnel to address the outages promptly. Mayor Whitmire assured residents that every community, regardless of size or location, will receive equal attention in the restoration efforts.
Furthermore, Mayor Whitmire emphasized that essential services such as wastewater and hospital systems are under close monitoring to ensure uninterrupted operations during this challenging period.
