CenterPoint: More than 210K Still Without Power; Death Toll Up to Eight

CenterPoint Energy says they have restored power for more than 75% of those affected by Thursday's storms.

"We appreciate the continued patience of our customers who lost electricity, especially given the higher temperatures and humidity across our area,” said Lynnae Wilson, Senior Vice President, Electric Business. “We know it has been a difficult 72 hours for them and we will continue to work around-the-clock to restore their service.” 

 As restoration continues for the approximately 240,000 customers without power, CenterPoint continues to make steady progress, while tackling areas of the system with the most significant damage and difficult restorations. In all, the company anticipates clearing thousands of trees by the end of the restoration event. CenterPoint expects to restore approximately 85% of the customers impacted by Thursday’s storms by Monday evening. 

 CenterPoint reminds customers that severe weather may have caused damage to customer-owned equipment. It is critical that customers should check their weatherhead, the point where power enters the home through an electric service drop, which is often a pipe located on the side of the residence or building. If the weatherhead is damaged, customers will need to contact a qualified electrician to make repairs before the company can restore service to them. 

Elsewhere, the death toll from last week's storm is up to eight.