Hurricane Beryl update about CenterPoint’s power outage and Entergy report.

As Tropical Storm Beryl (Hurricane Beryl update about) gets closer to Houston, a key tool for checking power outages is not working. CenterPoint Energy, the main electricity company in the city, has an Outage Tracker that has been offline since May because of technical problems from a big storm.

CenterPoint plans:

CenterPoint plans to replace the Outage Tracker with a new version by the end of July. This new map will show the same outage information and handle more traffic. Many CenterPoint customers are upset without the outage data. CenterPoint provides power to nearly all people in Harris and Fort Bend counties, and other parts of Greater Houston, with about 2.8 million customers depending on them.

After the storm in May, CenterPoint shared a map with power restoration estimates, but it was four days late.

State Rep. Armando Walle talking:

State Rep. Armando Walle has been talking regularly with CenterPoint about the upcoming storm. He feels good about their plans to restore power and appreciates their communication efforts.

While waiting for the new Outage Tracker, here’s how Houston residents can get power outage information during the storm:

For CenterPoint Customers:

Power Alert Service: Get outage info and estimated restoration times via phone, text, or email by signing up through your CenterPoint account.

Storm Center: Updates every 15 minutes with the number of customers affected and those with power restored.

For Entergy Customers:

Outage Tracker Map: Shows power outages in Montgomery, Chambers, and Liberty counties.

Outage Alerts: Get updates on outages and restorations via text.

For Texas-New Mexico Power Customers:

Outage Tracker Map: Available for parts of Galveston and Brazoria.

Outage Alerts: Receive text updates on outages and restorations.

Current Power Outages (as of July 8, 6:54 a.m.):

Entergy’s Safety Tips During Outages:

Stay away from downed power lines.

1. Report outages at the myEntergy site or call 1-800-9OUTAGE.
2. Use generators safely and avoid enclosed spaces.
3. Minimize opening fridges/freezers to keep food cold.
4. Stay clear of line workers.

Stay Informed:

Download the Entergy app.

1. Sign up for text alerts by texting REG to 36778.
2. Visit Entergy’s Storm Center website and View the Outage page.
3. Follow Entergy on Twitter and Facebook.

Conclusion:

Entergy Texas is getting ready for Hurricane Beryl and will restore power as quickly and safely as possible after the storm.