KPRC 2’s Bill Spencer talks to CenterPoint about massive power outages in Houston after storm

HOUSTON – The fifth day of recovery from the storm was getting difficult for people still without power, meaning no air conditioning as temperatures topped 90 for the fourth day in a row, with the weather promising to be even more oven-like as it approached holidays. weekend.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 128,079 people were without power, according to the CenterPoint website.

Some comments from our viewers indicate that CenterPoint may be repairing its reputation.

“A 20-minute storm costs 5 days without power, making it difficult to explain how a city as large as Houston could handle a disaster larger than this storm if the situation worsened.” – Linda Lemons

“The state and federal government told Center Point after IKE that they had to bury the infrastructure underground as is the case in most other regions and Europe. They never did it and now you see the results. -Narhano441

“When you want to appear like you’re giving detailed information when you’re not, just call CenterPoint for advice…” -Bobbyjohn

“They did a horrible job. They could at least issue us with vouchers, food stamps or money to pay for food at restaurants. My account is now overdrawn and I’m trying to survive. -Penny Lane

“This map is embarrassing for Centerpoint. Not only is this not inaccurate, but it looks like someone with no experience did this with Microsoft Paint. Make a better Centerpoint! You really show how unprepared you are for hurricane season! Half of my street has been restored since Sunday evening. The neighbors to the left and right of me have elderly people and a baby sitting in the heat and darkness. DO BETTER!!” – Kasey Patin-DeCuir

KPRC 2’s Bill Spencer speaks with CenterPoint’s Logan Anderson, Texas Senior Communications Specialist, Tuesday at 2 p.m. to get clear answers on the utility’s accountability.

We’ll be streaming this interview live at the top of this article and will update you with the Q&A once it’s finished.