Houston power outages: 200,000 still in the dark, Abbott calls out CenterPoint

[@sammyday3341]

Abbott is the master of blame.

[@MM-sf3rl]

He’s learned from The Don the Conman.

[@BigRodd91]

No, you are! Get off YOUR self-righteous, high-horse and get to work helping Houstonians without power.

[@rogerbec5766]

Read up and find out who's to blame sir. The Texas Utility Worker union are no allowing outside sources to help in restoring power. Why do you suppose the CenterPoint workers are being threatened with AK-47's by some Houstonians?

[@MM-sf3rl]

@@rogerbec5766 I didn’t know that about the union. Linemen don’t look at their profession as a job, it’s a career. So I imagine they do want to try and protect that (right or wrong). The threats by Houstonians with AK-47s is just part of the sick American gun culture. Seems like it’s the new hammer, and everyone’s a nail.

[@rogerbec5766]

@@MM-sf3rl This has never happen before. Houston has had hurricanes before and they would be up and running withing 4 days at max. As to Houstonians being sick with American gun culture, just imagine if the grid had been hacked indefinitely.

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

7 day and 7 hours mine is finally back on thank you Jesus thank you out of state workers for all your help including Louisiana Arkansas Alabama and any one else I might have missed

[@DeathTrapProductions]

Abbot is a deflecting coward

[@BigRodd91]

No he's not! Take your communistic nonsense elsewhere.

[@JackFirlow]

@@DeathTrapProductions how so?

[@dawnesparzagonzalez4600]

The worst is no communication.

[@julienrockingham-ip4co]

This country was founded by companies they can do whatever they like, they own us, This is the American dream.

[@HannibalTheDragon]

Speed Racer Abbott is just a lot of political smoke and mirrors... Center Point makes to many large political donations to truly be held accountable

[@ameliahorn1]

Sad! This is so embarrassing as a Texan. Jesus we need better leaders.

[@darrylbrown8253]

people need to stop voting GOP. I moved out west and where the Governors are smarter.

[@BigRodd91]

No you need a brain if you think a single man can do the work of gods.

[@TDT-2405]

People need to vote.

[@Shaolin91z]

😆. Amazing you say you need leaders. I'd rather have Jesus ✌️

[@ameliahorn1]

@Shaolin91z 🙄 Duh! Everyone knows that. Stop looking for a moment, and using Jesus to do so.

[@yollie123]

Anyone remember Ike? The freeze!! Ain’t nothing changed’

[@jaydawg2357]

Thank you! Amen! I was there for all of them. Aint nothin changed. Its like the same Sad Song stuck on Replay.

[@ZackryRose]

Hell, the Derecho that came here back in May? My friends didn’t have power for a week. This is not Centerpoint’s first mistake or fumble. I feel that once people get power back a lot of them just kinda forget about it.

[@esojanacig5138]

Ike I lost power for 4 days, Beryl I lost 6days.

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

He blamed green power sources for being unable to function, when of course it was the natural gas that lost pressure because of the cold. Also fun to note, TX increased green energy sources by 60% over the next two years.

[@DanielNux]

Yeah, I was out for 3 weeks during Ike. Im also not going to place the blame on anybody except myself if I'm not prepared for storm season. Houston sounds like a bunch of whiners to the rest of the nation.

[@sillyheadphone]

our area in 77459 also shows dark green, but we 28 houses still don’t have power in heritage colony, and is nested outage. That’s insane.

[@mohammedjeffali1076]

77493, the rest of longenbaugh past windward is out too.
These new subdivisions take president.

[@user-lf4ux7dm7g]

All performance art in the Governor's office. Who does he think he's kidding?

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

Remember this, TX, the next time they tell you they are looking out for your best interests.

[@mother24538]

He’s the Governor, the Buck stops with him! They trying to cover themselves.Any rate increase will go to the people!

[@susanwzrkentin.stateparks.9158]

Remember Enron!?!

[@JessefemaleMcsmGamer]

My power is still out

[@mohammedjeffali1076]

Mine too

[@selerim]

Where are the frustration back in 2008 when hurricane Ike came and no power for 4 weeks? Why now

[@rcDoom]

A true tragedy

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Privatization and deregulation at it's best!

[@andyleal8743]

This is crazy and sad.

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

And in breaking news, Governor Greg Abbott has just agreed to accept another $20,000 a month from CenterPoint Energy for shutting his yap. For now, that is.

[@michaelramirez9483]

😂

[@justinarevalo6746]

🤪

[@mkedzier123]

Texas approach to power grid is laughable - it seems only consideration in designing and maintaining it is maximizing company profits . Even 3rd world countries would have dealt better with such situation than Texas does.

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Good point.

[@michaelramirez9483]

As great as Texas is!..(ironically).....unfortunately when it comes to unforseen weather inclements, we suck at being at being prepared.

[@Rickets1911]

Perhaps Texas should invest in a power grid , which complies with national codes and standards.

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Nope. Texas and Texans consider their state an independent country. Of course, it used to be a country in the past, The Republic of Texas.

[@Rickets1911]

@@JohnSmith-xx9th and before that, it was Mexico.

[@BigRodd91]

@@Rickets1911 And Mexico wanted money which they got but also got greedy.

[@ltrembath1416]

We just got power yesterday. 7 days without. Centerpoint needs to be put out of business.

[@user-cr6sg6lr1x]

It certainly places the customers without power in a difficult position. As a retired utility engineer (40yrs) I've packed my bags and been on more storms than I can count and spent weeks at a time working away from home. A message for Center Point - You get judged most when things are worst. CP needs to weigh that in every decision they make about how they build and maintain their system.

[@tudevoid]

Centerpointless!!

[@user-lf4ux7dm7g]

The GOP thinks you're stupid.

[@Knaeben]

Unfortunately, many people in Texas aren't terribly bright...

[@MM-sf3rl]

I thought everyone was leaving California for Texas for a better life. 😢😂

[@California571]

I know where is the “ don’t come to Texas “ comments nah we’re good 😂😂😂😂

[@StanislaoDaniels]

Washington would rather send money to Israel and Ukraine than use it for disaster relief. We Texans are so pitiful.

[@glep3570]

What consequences? He'll drive away the only company willing to waste their time powering Texas?

[@BayBye2011]

Abbott has done nothing to fix this problem and he is to blame for allowing the grid 2 get so bad.... Abbott has 2 go

[@arnesste000]

Greg Abbott couldn’t run a seven eleven , I disappointed in Texas voters .

[@Me97202]

No worries. CenterPoint executives will still get their huge annual bonuses.

[@MadDogRyan]

Abbot's fault for not improving the power infrastructure after the last few times, he's fool

[@dsurtai1]

So a week without power after being hit by a strengthening hurricane that took the worst path isn't normal? 1.8 million people got their power back in a week. That's actually kinda impressive considering how bad it could have been.

[@sandrathompson1702]

Good. Centerpoint needs to face consequences. They’ve done Houston and surrounding area not much good., Too many people are still without power and that should not be. These poles and transformers should have been tested and checked before the hurricane season. Why weren’t they?

[@georgeburns7251]

Abbott should ask California governor Newsom for help.

[@carlosnogue5161]

Everyday Life for the American Citizens in Puerto Rico ..

[@RickySmith-zi5cz]

Texas praying for all.

[@richardr5888]

I'm sure every state is different and may handle things differently. Unfortunately, regardless of how things are handled, the one common thing is that hurricanes always create wide spread power outages. Living in South Florida, my heart goes out to those affected. As someone who has gone through MANY hurricanes and has experienced many power outages, some for 2 to 4 weeks, in the worst heat, with nearly 100% humidity, you can't just lay all of the blame on the power company. I'm not saying they are blameless, but there are a lot of issues and road blocks (both literally and figuratively) to getting power restored. Too many to detail, but one of the biggest priorities is getting power back to hospitals. How do I know this? Because my neighbor accross the street is on the same line as the hospital. While it's infuriating to see they have power, and a week later, I still don't, I understand that it is not as simple as the power company coming over 1 street and flipping a switch to turn on my power. There could be downed lines, poles, debris, trees, etc. way on down the line that I can't see, plus, I'm not the priority- the next hospital is.
I'm not here to argue, and you may have an actual legitimate reason to be upset at the power company, but don't think everyone should get power back at the same time in a couple of days after a storm with such wide spread outages.
However you feel about your power company, the most important thing to do is not take frustrations out on the workers out in the field trying to restore your power. What they are doing is not only dangerous, but many are working 10-16 hrs in the heat to get your power back on. These people are heroes. The last time I was without power for over a week, I drove around with a sign saying "Thank you" and would hold it up every time I drove past a power crew. Why? Because even though we had thousands of people from FPL and those that drove from other states' power companies, people were taking their frustrations out on these workers. Even though we saw all the convoys of power company trucks from all over the country, people still thought it wasn't enough and gave these people a hard time.

[@johnalver]

Imagine HOW MUCH WORSE it would have been if they DIDN'T fix the mosquito problem! SEE WHAT YOU TAKE FOR GRANTED!!! If you lived in Texas before all of this you know mosquitoes we're a huge problem I can't people inside. . . You didn't even notice that all the mosquitoes were gone. . . 💀

[@MM-sf3rl]

What Abbott really meant was, I issue an executive order unless you fund and back my party.

[@caldillman5334]

It is NOT just "still in the dark", it is also no cooling in the midst of a heat wave! It is not just inconvenience but a health hazard and disruption of day to day business!

[@williamwilson6499]

Buck up, Tex…you voted for it.

[@ked147971]

The ceo of centerpoint said they know you don’t have power and they are getting to you, so just hold tight. Just unreal y’all

[@MM-sf3rl]

“thoughts and prayers” for more clouds ⛅️ - is that how you do it?

[@Shaolin91z]

Thanks Lord for your peace
Thanks Lord for bible study class

[@IamThatiAm420]

Weaponized weather hit Houston.

[@theirmom4723]

I am so tired of it always being about Houston...we have people here on the coast, that are now day 8 without power. We lost it first.

[@IamThatiAm420]

@@theirmom4723 The news is lying once again.

[@Acdc5]

Anyone else want to move to Texas

[@Pressurecook34]

I would find a new career

[@busterstutts9849]

This is madness

[@BG-pd6os]

3rd world country response!

[@sandydiller4828]

I live in Holland MI; the last couple of years our electrical lines were being moved underground and thankfully my block was included in the first wave. Currently we’re on the tail end of a derecho that just came across the lake and our lights flickered, but no problem so far. I’ve been wanting a generator for a few years now, maybe the flicker is enough because that’s coming from another place.
I feel so bad for the people affected by this weather. It’s not right, enforcement must be effective to work properly.

[@theirmom4723]

So you have zero aerial lines? No poles? No wires in the air?

[@brianwt1]

Yeah the only issue with that if you do lose power it will take them longer to fix it since it’s underground.

[@sandydiller4828]

@@theirmom4723 oh yeah there’s plenty all over, but the city is also installing WiFi cables all over, so the electrical lines are going down at the same time. The city believes it will take two years for the project to be completed.

[@user-uc8qd7wd9m]

What happened to solar panels and jackerys and power banks

[@iwishpeoplecaredagain]

Centerpoint ceo 30 millon. If everyone in the US arguing about stupid all the time not paying attention to things going on. Its the storms fault not a persons.

[@TroyGoodwin]

Clarice looks so fine as wine.

[@latymz]

Stop voting for these people.

[@BigRodd91]

I know, the Dems ruin everything!

[@BigHairyCrank]

Hey all.....we had 7 tornados last night in Chicago. I had 80+ mph winds in my neighborhood and a tornado 1 mile away and the power didn't even flicker. Those who lost power due to downed trees will have their power back on by the end of day. And, our electric bills are way cheaper too. WTF?

[@sandrathompson1702]

This isn’t good.

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

What about solar panels🤔

[@theirmom4723]

Yeah those handle hail storms and trees real well too 🙄

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

But Texas has such a great tax rete lol.

[@BigRodd91]

And the problem is?

[@MM-sf3rl]

This is how Republicans handle helping the small people. They don’t!

[@brianwt1]

You realize Texas is most democrats right just not the governors.

[@MM-sf3rl]

@@brianwt1 “most democrats”. Congressman from TX consist of 25 Republicans and 13 Democrats. Hum…new math these days.

[@brianwt1]

@@MM-sf3rl regardless of that I would say never rely on anyone in government to help you democrats or republicans they don’t really care if there not affected and most of the time they won’t be.

[@jeffhinkle736]

How’s that worthless Governor working out?
GETTING THINGS DONE?
Wake Ip TEXAS

[@MegaOzzy28]

00:5 is it a he or she?

[@MM-sf3rl]

Republicans issue new standards for large brim cowboy hats for sun protection. 😮

[@williammurray1341]

Good thing that the President and his friends in Congress want to make us 100% dependent on electricity.

[@Teny-hu6fd]

I don't care what you want to say my opinion all the negativity and the verse in the world then you got these Congress people write arguing with the left goes to show you they need to work together have some kind of protocol for all this my TV keep messing up and it's affecting what bank security stop arguing with each other and they should have some don't let these nobody come back on here and say oh it's fixed now and let it be gone but just go to show you how simple something can happen in the world why the United States supposed to be the greatest place something can happen just didn't happen on, it's something as simple as turning my TV it keep going to the same station taking a long time for something to when I'm hit the button I don't care what nobody said this is just not no fluke this is my opinion

[@Brian-dh6fb]

What the hell would you like the governor to do??
Bunch of complainers with no solutions as usual. I love htown but being a Democrat run city I don't know what you expect. You get what you vote for 😅

[@jamesbosko5518]

2024 and we still pay for power and depend on a major company our technology is here for free energy but we're not allowed to live free

[@A3Kr0n]

She doesn't have power, but her son's tablet works and she's sitting in a car with the power of over two hundred horses talking into a mobile device.
But she doesn't have power.

[@MM-sf3rl]

Tesla power wall and solar panels.

[@BigRodd91]

Trash

[@pintorpi333]

And a mini mortgage for the next twenty years.

[@MM-sf3rl]

@@BigRodd91 Yea, selling trash is how Elon because one of the richest men is the world.

[@MM-sf3rl]

@@pintorpi333 The ROI, with local and federal subsidies are more in the 10 year range. Maybe soon; many factors.

[@justinarevalo6746]

@@MM-sf3rlbut still trash you know, CONSOOMER 😂

[@alksjda]

Cripple boi can’t fix his legs, how do you expect him to fix Texas lol

[@Animalstyle69]

That’s kind of mean I imagine if he could fix them he would there’s no need to be a child about it and insult somebody in a wheelchair

[@uxgfreestyles6830]

Why make the company smaller don't they want more linemen?

[@paulcoombs824]

Abbott..is to Blame ...

[@MM-sf3rl]

I thought everyone was leaving California for Texas for a better life. 😢😂