Hurricane Beryl Power Outages

Hurricane Beryl Has Left Over 2.3 Million Texas Electricity Customers Without Power

Hurricane Beryl has resulted in widespread power outages across Texas, affecting over 2.3 million electricity customers as of 10:27 a.m. Monday. According to estimates from PowerOutage.us and CenterPoint Energy, the most significant outages are concentrated in the Houston area and coastal counties, including Matagorda, where Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane at 4 a.m. Monday.

Power disruptions are also impacting other counties, such as Galveston, Calhoun, and Jackson. Throughout the morning, these outages have expanded further inland into Deep East Texas, affecting areas such as Polk, San Jacinto, Montgomery, Grimes, and Washington Counties.

Most of the affected customers rely on CenterPoint Energy, which serves a large portion of residents in Harris, Fort Bend counties, and numerous East Texas communities. Although CenterPoint has not provided specific county-level outage numbers, the company reported that more than 1.9 million of its 2.6 million Texas customers were without electricity as of 10:27 a.m.

CenterPoint Energy’s Response to Hurricane Beryl Outages

CenterPoint Energy has announced via social media that crews will commence damage assessment and restoration planning as soon as conditions permit. The company emphasizes safety, urging residents to avoid approaching downed wires and refrain from attempting to clear tree limbs or objects from power lines. Customers should promptly report outages and hazardous conditions to their power company or local authorities.

Impact and Outlook

As Hurricane Beryl continues to affect Texas, power outages are anticipated to persist and potentially escalate in affected regions. Residents are encouraged to stay informed with updates from local authorities and power providers. CenterPoint Energy remains dedicated to restoring power swiftly and safely.

Safety Tips During Power Outages:

• Stay clear of downed power lines.
• Refrain from attempting to remove tree limbs or objects from power lines.
• Report outages and hazardous conditions promptly to your power company or local authorities.

Stay informed and stay safe as Texas navigates the impacts of Hurricane Beryl.

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