"Update on Houston Weather: CenterPoint Reports 1 Million Power Outages; Access Map and Tracker"

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"Update on Houston Weather: CenterPoint Reports 1 Million Power Outages; Access Map and Tracker"



"HOUSTON - Over 1 million residents in the Houston area experienced power outages following severe weather on Thursday evening, as reported by CenterPoint Energy."

"CenterPoint reported damage to multiple facilities in the region. They announced plans to initiate restoration efforts on Thursday night, with increased efforts expected in the morning as daylight reveals the extent of damage."

As of Friday morning, hundreds of thousands of individuals are still experiencing power outages.

"Find out the reported number of outages, access the outage map, and learn how to report an outage at your residence."

"Outages Reported by CenterPoint Energy"

FRIDAY
9:15 a.m.: 726,548 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
7:30 a.m.: 728,745 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
6:15 a.m.: 731,906 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.

THURSDAY
8:53 p.m.: 893,182 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
8:41 p.m.: 896,558 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
8:11 p.m.: 898,270 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
7:30 p.m.: 879,228 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
7:05 p.m.: 781,155 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
6:50 p.m.: 632,226 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
6:44 p.m.: 477,207 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
6:40 p.m.: 342,577 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.
6:30 p.m.: 195,902 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area.

We reached out to the company and received this statement.

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"We've observed damage to multiple facilities within the Houston-area service region. As the severe weather passed through our area, our crews are now able to safely assess the extent of the damage. We can confirm significant damage to our system. Restoration efforts will commence tonight and intensify during daylight hours as the damage becomes more apparent. Our priority is to restore power to our customers safely and swiftly."

"In our power restoration efforts, we prioritize facilities crucial for safety, health, and community welfare, such as hospitals, water treatment plants, and public service facilities. Our restoration process focuses on repairing electrical facilities that will restore power to the largest number of customers initially. Subsequently, we continue to prioritize repairs to benefit the maximum number of customers until power is fully restored. Throughout this process, we remain in communication with local emergency management agencies, news media, and public officials."

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