Houston City Council agrees city wasn't properly equipped for Hurricane Beryl: 'Houston's TIRED'

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • More than a week after Hurricane Beryl, city leaders have had it with the days-long power outages. Criticism was aimed at CenterPoint, but most on the city council conceded local government should have been better equipped. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on what unfolded at City Hall.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @WingKoCheng
    @WingKoCheng Місяць тому +34

    We did not have POWER for 8 days. Terrible.

  • @WingKoCheng
    @WingKoCheng Місяць тому +25

    Many city street lights out of service caused traffic stuck too long at FM1960 West.

  • @iam_nell
    @iam_nell Місяць тому +21

    Exactly how will CP be held accountable?

    • @vthomas2313
      @vthomas2313 Місяць тому +2

      They CAN'T be😂😂😂😂🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

  • @alic1583
    @alic1583 Місяць тому +16

    Look at the electricity poles all are old tree trunks why they cant be replaced with stronger metalic ones? Look at the traffic lights hanging on the wires and cables like a third world country, why they cant be on strong metal poles like in Miami Florida? Where is our tax and toll money going?

    • @melodymcminn4107
      @melodymcminn4107 Місяць тому +3

      And many where I live are leaning over drastically already, They are not even straight.

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому +1

      At what cost? And who pays?

    • @turquoiseshopaholic
      @turquoiseshopaholic Місяць тому +3

      With our tax money! Why do people act like Houston has no money

  • @ashman4827
    @ashman4827 Місяць тому +6

    Whitmire, stop blaming on your predecessors. You took office early this year before Houston derecho. What did you do after the derecho? Start with yourself before blaming others.... Playing the blaming game won't fix anything! Actions speaks LOUDER than words!

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому +3

      The mayor is a finger pointer! So inept!

    • @aao449
      @aao449 Місяць тому +3

      He loves to hear himself blab at his constant press conferences. If he can’t blame his predecessors he’ll blame the atmosphere. He’ll point everywhere else but at his own incompetence. He strikes me as a loud mouth drunkard.

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому +1

      @@aao449
      💯 I agree! He is the ultimate politician. Loves the spotlight. I saw right through him after his first news conference.

  • @lynetteray2146
    @lynetteray2146 Місяць тому +7

    Houston needs to understand they do not have 8 to 10 years before this happens again. It will be next year, the year after that and so on.

    • @iCthe4
      @iCthe4 Місяць тому +5

      It’s not just next year it’s still a chance happening this Year, I live in the coast were it was originally going hit as they kept predicting & I have already took precautions a week before.

  • @D_M121
    @D_M121 Місяць тому +8

    But the city would rather spend money on DUMB CRAP!

  •  Місяць тому +9

    Tired of being tired over here bruh

  • @userbutnotabuser24
    @userbutnotabuser24 Місяць тому +2

    This is why people are taking their frustration to the electric linemen because city officials are blaming others and not themselves.

  • @denisecaccese830
    @denisecaccese830 Місяць тому +4

    GREG ABBOTT'S DAMN FAULT!

  • @alexcameron2880
    @alexcameron2880 Місяць тому +2

    Yep, and neither were the citizens. ALWAYS be prepared, even if a hurricane looks like it's going to miss.

  • @hildasoto1709
    @hildasoto1709 Місяць тому +5

    It starts from the top, no one is supervising to see if things get done! Something needs to change

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому +1

      The top is Biden

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      Biden is living rent free in somebody's head. Shame shame shame

  • @kristybell5671
    @kristybell5671 Місяць тому +4

    They are not fully mobilized , thank you

  • @gregofcanada4494
    @gregofcanada4494 Місяць тому +8

    Don't tell us, show us!

  • @GameChanger32778
    @GameChanger32778 Місяць тому +10

    Meanwhile Abbott is at the RNC giving a speech instead of being here helping those who need help. Unbelievable!

    • @bluemoon2675
      @bluemoon2675 Місяць тому

      You actually think he cares?? Abbott has shown time after time that he doesn't give a hoot about the average citizen. He talks big (remember when he stopped illegal immigration) but it is only talk. He is shameful. Texans need to quit voting him in. Category one storm and people are still dying eight days later. Abbott sucks.

    • @kellysaldivar8528
      @kellysaldivar8528 Місяць тому +2

      help was offered and Hidalgo declined. Call her office

    • @GameChanger32778
      @GameChanger32778 Місяць тому +2

      @@kellysaldivar8528 , at the end of the day, the Governor is responsible for the people of his state, that’s why he’s called a governor.

    • @alexcameron2880
      @alexcameron2880 Місяць тому

      K, groomer.

    • @MargDBX
      @MargDBX Місяць тому

      ​@@kellysaldivar8528DORA THE DUMB ILLEGAL NEEDS TO BE SENT PACKING

  • @ljacobs357
    @ljacobs357 Місяць тому +19

    Admitting the city had some responsibility, unlike the inept Governor.

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому +2

      Ad Homonym attacks have little credibility

    • @alexcameron2880
      @alexcameron2880 Місяць тому

      K, groomer.

    • @JamesR414
      @JamesR414 Місяць тому +2

      Governor Abbott has nothing to do with it. This is a local government and utility problem.

  • @Tex_actual
    @Tex_actual Місяць тому +1

    how can you be caught off guard by a CAT1 hurricane that you knew was coming for at least a week? People should be fired.

  • @tneace433
    @tneace433 Місяць тому +7

    Sitting in the dark AGAIN 🥺😣😐

  • @spyderdogg6248
    @spyderdogg6248 Місяць тому +3

    It’s not a communication problem. They communicated Fyou quite clearly
    This
    performance or lack of should never become acceptable

  • @reppin4screw
    @reppin4screw Місяць тому +7

    Let's law suit

    • @alexcameron2880
      @alexcameron2880 Місяць тому

      Yes, sue because you weren't prepared.

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      Sue is not the answer to everything. Bring common sense solutions. Taking money away from the company is not the answer.

  • @deeho7909
    @deeho7909 Місяць тому +1

    It better for state and city. To help us to cut down food prices and tax this year. To many demand on food right now. Egg prices go to way .

  • @Pikaboo1234
    @Pikaboo1234 Місяць тому

    The city politicians were getting cut checks so they wouldn’t ask any questions. Let’s look at the donations for these city politicians.

  • @derrickhamilton6130
    @derrickhamilton6130 Місяць тому

    Houston you all need a company like COMED down there. We folks here in Chicago, after Monday night's Derecho and EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes thankfully had power back on, within a couple of hours, if that. Tree debris removal is taking longer, but that is expected given the powerful force of the winds that came through here. There needs to be an independent investigation into Center Point's protocols and procedures when it comes to these significant weather events. I am sure there are some lobbying and kickbacks taking place. Continuing to pray for you all down there.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Місяць тому +1

    No one seems to be prepared for it
    Sadly the older people are dying and suffering 😢😢😢😢

  • @waterant7691
    @waterant7691 Місяць тому +1

    We need to know how much they spend on vegetation control!

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому +1

      Home owners should be responsible for pruning the trees around their property to keep the branches from getting into the power lines. The city should be responsible for upkeeping the clearing of vegetation on vacant lots. The finger pointing and political posturing must stop. At the end of the day we are all in this thing together. Get busy with solutions. The next hurricane is gathering speed! Come on people!

  • @joaquinben4458
    @joaquinben4458 Місяць тому +6

    Where is this world going??

  • @gwenstevens1963
    @gwenstevens1963 Місяць тому +1

    17 Days without POWER “IKE STORM” 😡😡😡

  • @deeho7909
    @deeho7909 Місяць тому

    Be the best man to Step up for houston.

  • @demetrisrobinson4026
    @demetrisrobinson4026 Місяць тому

    This is what happened when a state agency allowed one company to make the decision for everyone.

  • @JaceKilllq
    @JaceKilllq Місяць тому +2

    Why aren’t they saying they are getting rid of center point

  • @joaquinben4458
    @joaquinben4458 Місяць тому +3

    Houston Strong??

  • @TheEblenRealestateTeam
    @TheEblenRealestateTeam Місяць тому +1

    I Am watch this and Still don't have power the storm was on july 9 today is july 18th ( in kingwood) Still NO power! This is BULL

  • @hectorlopez1069
    @hectorlopez1069 Місяць тому +9

    The problem is we need a new governor, thats it. This governor is horrible for fleeing to asia while Houston gets hit by a hurricane.

    • @ljacobs357
      @ljacobs357 Місяць тому

      He continues to be inept but cntinues to get elected. Republicans.

    • @D_M121
      @D_M121 Місяць тому +2

      Let me guess, you'd rather have a democrat run this state? You are more than welcome to leave the state if you don't like it. I heard Cali is good for people like you.

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому

      How is this his fault? Evidence?

    • @alexcameron2880
      @alexcameron2880 Місяць тому

      You're a simpleton. Always playing the blame game. You're the reason our country has been sucking so badly. Glad to see you all lose this November!

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      ​@@D_M121😂😂😂😂😂. The weather chooses which city to descend on depending on their political affiliation. What a foolish foolish comment to make!

  • @jlynnc9559
    @jlynnc9559 Місяць тому

    Where was Lena? Never saw except the first press conference where she stated she has nothing to do with the power. Wow.

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      The governor and the mayor working overtime to stifle her political career. She's not invited to anything. The mayor goes out of his way to let her know he doesn't care for her. I hold no brief for the woman, but the crap those men are doing is not making the city safer!😮

  • @polynesia8733
    @polynesia8733 Місяць тому +3

    both anchors are very pretty...the lady on left is stunning

  • @Xx-po1fu
    @Xx-po1fu Місяць тому

    A report by Houston Public Media said that 98% of Houston homes are at risk for extreme heat and 64% are at risk of flooding within the next three decades. It also said Houston is the riskiest city in the U.S. to own a home.

  • @davidmorello6031
    @davidmorello6031 Місяць тому +1

    class action lawsuits please and thank you

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому

      Sue who?

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      Sue who and for what? Getting some money will keep the power on for you next time?

  • @FullFrontalExposure
    @FullFrontalExposure Місяць тому +1

    Where is abbot?

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому +1

    Might wanna read The City of Houston Municode etc and find your self and house hold no bs never know

  • @HappyGouldianFinch-cl3sw
    @HappyGouldianFinch-cl3sw Місяць тому

    Texas not federally regulated like most States. Texas do whatever they want. Texas workin off their own grid. Greed is Texas strong

  • @marcoolvera2801
    @marcoolvera2801 Місяць тому +1

    ya'll knew this would happen stop lying to the people!!!!

  • @deeho7909
    @deeho7909 Місяць тому

    Ohhhhhhh well .... I paid my electric bill. But i pay my tax to city's. And states............

  • @CYG-y1l
    @CYG-y1l Місяць тому +3

    Don’t blame centerpoint, blame yourself!

  • @teeyanaramsey2576
    @teeyanaramsey2576 Місяць тому

    Judge Ed Emmett we need you 😊

  • @deeho7909
    @deeho7909 Місяць тому

    My thought is. If the state cant do it. You are houston my mayor. . . Safe us............

  • @spyderdogg6248
    @spyderdogg6248 Місяць тому +1

    This performance or lack of should never become acceptable in

  • @AndyTN64
    @AndyTN64 Місяць тому

    Downside CenterPointless then Houston will get better services.

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Now understand how dirty the finance business can be when other house hold no bs that's not me don't understand that

  • @davis4l128
    @davis4l128 Місяць тому +1

    Too busy to tell ya 😂

  • @chriscaballero6991
    @chriscaballero6991 Місяць тому

    Houston needs to tighten up thos was only a cat 1 storm

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    But that's for my house hold and who ever else we deal with about certain things and that's what it's for no bs

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    USDA and Bureau Land management also federal Land think about it and think about it when it's not that

  • @MargDBX
    @MargDBX Місяць тому

    DEREGULATION HAS CONSEQUENCES SO REREGULATE ELECTRICITY

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Been made sure all financed freight's of all kinds

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    U see that bs and City of Houston Municode etc but they have to understand the finance etc business for their house hold also like we do also no bs

  • @deeho7909
    @deeho7909 Місяць тому

    Some people like me. I make 10 to 12 $ for hrs. When the poewer went out 6 day. I had to buy ice every day. And the like it cost 3$ for i bags. I had to paid 30$ each day for 6 days. And have to drive around for the gas .. and food for family. ...houston we still have alot poor and mid classes. Ok. We are not that rich to buy Generator.

  • @AY-nr5uy
    @AY-nr5uy Місяць тому +1

    eX Mayor leadership strikes again

  • @tinadarealmilliondollarbaby
    @tinadarealmilliondollarbaby Місяць тому +1

    Did anyone in the Woodlands loose power???🧐

    • @bellagab3
      @bellagab3 Місяць тому +3

      Yes but way way less. They don't have Centerpoint either.

    • @navigator1383
      @navigator1383 Місяць тому +1

      @@bellagab3they have underground utilities-and pay for this…

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Articles of charter etc really not that especially and the real Shippers and Ports of Entry etc business when you don't understand that about your physical address no bs with your house hold

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Civil service commission Wikipedia smh it's not their for a reason especially about Abbott and dem

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому +1

    City of Houston Land use boundary map smh might wanna pay attention to that

  • @Melendez-hz7gf
    @Melendez-hz7gf Місяць тому +18

    Con lágrimas en los ojos, realmente no puedo creer esto, Dios me ha bendecido a mí y a mi familia.
    Imaginese liquidar una deuda de 20.000 en menos de esa cantidad. Dios la bendiga de por vida, Sra.
    Regina Maria Howard, ha cambiado mi vida para siempre.🇺🇸

    • @Melendez-hz7gf
      @Melendez-hz7gf Місяць тому

      Le escribí por whatsapp🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Melendez-hz7gf
      @Melendez-hz7gf Місяць тому

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    • @Eddie-kv5mb
      @Eddie-kv5mb Місяць тому

      Saludos desde México. Esta es mi mejor temporada, 🇲🇽Lo he disfrutado como nunca desde que comencé este camino con Regina Maria Howard. Dios la bendiga señora

    • @Melendez-hz7gf
      @Melendez-hz7gf Місяць тому

      Le escribí por whatsapp🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Melendez-hz7gf
      @Melendez-hz7gf Місяць тому

      美国┼𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟒𝟔𝟕𝟎𝟒𝟒🇺🇸👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻┼❤️❤️ለመስማት በጣም አስደሳች

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Articles of charter and incorporation gotta be done at your physical address no bs about that

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Might wanna pay attention to your house hold no bs when it comes to the finance etc business about u and your house hold no bs

  • @TheAdrianFlo
    @TheAdrianFlo Місяць тому +1

    Last time i checked the state government regulates these companies and the grid. How is this the city responsibility. Let Abbott take responsibility and get to work.

    • @MargDBX
      @MargDBX Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Some 🎮 not sold... maybe told and depends on how the 🎲🎲 rolls

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Might wanna pay attention to that City of Houston Municode and City of Houston Land use boundary map because it might do u and your house hold no bs some good especially and the finance etc business to understand what they really mean about that... that might not affect all house hold no bs about that

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    So they want sabotage etc like they have and has

  • @HappyGouldianFinch-cl3sw
    @HappyGouldianFinch-cl3sw Місяць тому

    Tax paying citizens at that.

  • @patwyliee8068
    @patwyliee8068 Місяць тому

    Why can't city of Houston sanitation workers help center point energy crews this is crazy and wasteful city hall is clueless and corrupt ❤😂❤

    • @JulieSaldanaKaty
      @JulieSaldanaKaty Місяць тому +1

      Are the sanitation workers trained in dealing with these types of wires and cables?

    • @bellagab3
      @bellagab3 Місяць тому

      Sanitation workers aren't linemen. Becoming a lineman takes YEARS. It is not an easy job that anyone can pick up and do

  • @Captain_Grimes
    @Captain_Grimes Місяць тому

    At least we got power back still no WiFi

    • @dude8273
      @dude8273 Місяць тому

      if you have xfinity then yeah, they are worst. switch to at&t.

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    Finance etc business good to have for you and your house hold like they supposed to also no bs but the finance etc business is dirty also not to have for you and your house hold like dem also

  • @fernandoalegria4240
    @fernandoalegria4240 Місяць тому

    Quit crying. Keep voting Republican. Profits are everything.

  • @tigerette03
    @tigerette03 Місяць тому

    Ike was a category 2 and we lost power for 2 wks. So I’m not trying to hear what happened if it was a category ____________? Houston has more people and any piece of empty land they are building apt complex, shopping strips, new homes etc

  • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
    @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

    No matter if people not federal contractors etc yet they still has to be non federal contractors until they become federal contractors

    • @lucycan6363
      @lucycan6363 Місяць тому

      🙄

    • @Heartfullofgoldentempire
      @Heartfullofgoldentempire Місяць тому

      @@lucycan6363 what's wrong with you...u ok or something... thinking people don't understand what you are or not

  • @w.l7515
    @w.l7515 Місяць тому

    VOTE DEMOCRAT

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 Місяць тому +1

      They did and look at the results 😢😢😢

  • @javiermedellin847
    @javiermedellin847 Місяць тому

    I dont think centerpoint receive my money reliant does😊 over pay light bill