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Hurricane Beryl Causes Chaos: CenterPoint Outage Leaves 2.2 Million in the Dark

Houston plunged into darkness as Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc, leaving 2.2 million without power. Find out the latest updates on CenterPoint's restoration efforts!

Houston was plunged into chaos as Hurricane Beryl swept through, causing power outages that affected over 2.2 million residents. CenterPoint Energy, the main utility provider in the region, reported that the storm had a more significant impact on their infrastructure than anticipated, with at least 10 transmission lines down. Despite the challenges, CenterPoint assured the public that they were working tirelessly to restore power to the affected customers. As the city grappled with the aftermath of the storm, the focus remained on mobilizing resources to assess and repair the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl.

CenterPoint Energy issued a statement reassuring the community that they aimed to have power restored to 1 million customers by the end of the day. The restoration process was expected to be a multi-day effort due to the extensive damage caused by the hurricane. With the scale of the outage being more than double that of previous incidents, CenterPoint urged patience and understanding as they navigated the challenges of restoring power to such a large number of customers. As Houston residents awaited the return of electricity, CenterPoint's outage tracker provided real-time updates on the progress of restoration efforts.

In a surprising turn of events, Tropical Storm Beryl, originally classified as a Category 1 hurricane, left a trail of destruction that exceeded initial estimates. The unexpected impact on Houston's electric infrastructure highlighted the vulnerability of the region during severe weather events. Despite the setbacks, CenterPoint Energy's commitment to restoring power to the community shone through, showcasing their dedication to serving the city in times of crisis.