The recent power outage in Houston after Hurricane Beryl swept through has left over 2.2 million people in the dark, highlighting the fragility of the city’s power infrastructure. Surprisingly, the Whataburger app was used as a power outage tracker in the absence of an online outage map. The repeated outages raise concerns about Houston’s preparedness for future storms, as more active hurricane months are approaching. The city is facing issues with gas shortages for generators and widespread disruptions to daily life, from canceled medical appointments to lost business revenues. Residents are questioning the city’s and CenterPoint Energy’s response to the outages, prompting a reflection on Houston’s ability to adapt to the climate crisis as infrastructure issues persist.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/07/houston-power-outage-beryl/678990/