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Because you can still cook with a power outage. https://t.co/e4SNClnBSv
@TxEdHouston @MrEBWD @houstonisdwatch I think it was a power outage.
BREAKING: Texans vs. Titans delayed after Nashville power outages https://t.co/40fxHXuxKs
Sources: Texans-Titans delayed to power outages #Houston #Texans #NFL https://t.co/c4fpJtpDhl
Texans-Titans game delayed 1 hour due to power outages https://t.co/6JbJrrGHCW
You can view local power outages and estimate restoration times at https://t.co/2sfyKJ12tq
@glennbeck I live in Houston, I am unable to see any news about power outage in Dallas on Google.
@glennbeck This must be political power outage, best way to stop free speech.
Entire City of Houston placed under boil water notice after system outage https://t.co/Eu9Xr1sH0c
@sickfreak_ Yeah it was another power outage. Energy capital of the world, baby.
Oh yay. Power outage with food in the oven. Looks like about 3,000 homes in northwest Harris County…
https://t.co/wjrjtb6qBc Widespread power outages in Houston after Monday night's strong storms
@Jennaapha @KHOU How do you think Beto would prevent this power outage?
I’m tired of sitting in the dark. This power outage needs to be resolved a little bit faster.
we had 2 power outages over this thunderstorm /cold front here
@Qualitynet_q8 Is there a power outage? The internet hasn’t worked in 3 days
@cIutchs @dmonty_python Must be a power outage if you’re seeing stars like that
Power Outage in Houston - thanks to our wonderful grid. I wonder if Ted Cruz power went out?
Track Texas power outages as they happen in real-time across the state. https://t.co/MY85X1T88b
@GraceIrene21 @scifryer2 as well as Mexico: https://t.co/SgJhP7tf8I
Track Texas power outages as they happen in real-time across the state. https://t.co/iAWP76R8R0
Amid high power demand, track where Texas' worst power outages are happening https://t.co/wiC7VGG5hJ
@FailsChris @jessicashortall 246 people died in that “power outage.”
@ERCOT_ISO Exec Proposes ‘Gas Desk' to Help Texas Avoid Winter Power Outages https://t.co/qJH9llnCS9
@CenterPoint We experience monthly power outages… I’m wondering what we patron you all for?
@houstonisdwatch Where are you seeing results? Has the power outage been resolved?
Instant power outage for the rest of the year. Like, calm down, Electro https://t.co/wv7AQrcwBL
Backup batteries | Texas company storing energy for power outages https://t.co/lP6a7x7vGR
@GregAbbott_TX Maybe they can help fix the power outage https://t.co/VxfRKfYFdW
I hate power outages they leave me alone with my thoughts which is never good
Number of power outages appear to have dropped from about 450K to 393k.
Power out? See where fellow Texans have lost electricity right now https://t.co/gprzV2Pxld
It's still too windy for crews to get out and restore power around Houston. https://t.co/qfOTzSMPnv
@SpaceCityWX Which areas will be at highest risk for power outages?
Restaurant #PowerOutages: How To Prepare and Recover: https://t.co/QlXraEkMJh
I definitely missed posting the whole Texas power outages over freezing temperatures.
Satellite Observes Power Outages in New Orleans! #ida https://t.co/9Jw8p6kGZq
@klaohe As far as giving assignments rn not the power outage of course
Not going to let a power outage effect our first day. @KuehnleKISD @KleinISD https://t.co/6mRZDAOkML
@RealRadixZee @scalzi And hurricanes … but that all leads back to power outages and no water.
POWER OUTAGES | @CenterPoint is reporting 33,866 customers without power, as of 5:20 p.m.
Lebanon’s Economy Quickly Collapsing Amid Hyperinflation, Power Outages https://t.co/rNwQ2cuSzU
5. Deregulated states' power outage count vs. duration https://t.co/YOS2U8GBKA
Power outage knocks Houston 911 call center offline for several hours https://t.co/woBrl3k77Z
Currently shopping for hurricane & power outage supplies because I’m sick of Texas.
@FortBendISD Delayed bus routes and power outages. You’re risking people’s lives!!!!
If there is a power outage Ima throw hands https://t.co/sQl3zJ4ve2
Crosby ISD delays buses because of power outages: https://t.co/09zZdoUxXR #kprc2 #hounews
Crosby ISD delays buses because of power outages https://t.co/5xqzr0meZG
This Texas power outage story is a hell of a scandal. https://t.co/QenSXFYAJr
Nothing worse than pulling up to a closed gym due to a power outage after taking pre workout
@RadioDorian Same...except for when power outages come afterward.
@GovAbbott Keep Texans safe? Wear a mask. Avoid another power outage. Vote for a new Governor
More than half of Houston-area power plants failed before https://t.co/wnE2VzWNXN
Nearly 1,500 doses of COVID vaccines went to waste from Texas power outages https://t.co/qN6ap358E1
@GovAbbott Are you out of your fucking mind??? Great diversion plan from the power outage fiasco
If my renter’s insurance doesn’t cover the food I loss due to the power outage ima be PISSED!!
Texas ingenuity. Guy powers his house with the new 2021 Ford F-150 https://t.co/3GVPcWbRFI
This winter storm “power outage” has revealed a level of fortitude I wasn’t aware I possessed
Power outage literally cost me fucken bread was hella up this morning smfh
@KK_roxnashvegas @HeroSpeaker Thank u! My daughter will love that during power outages
Had a late start due to power outage in the neighborhood, starting up soon! And we going off ?
Nothing like a power outage in the morning ?? https://t.co/bhDifnPAAw
RT @hollyradio: @marco_rome98 “The power went out” o “we had a power outage”.
We had two power outages over here today. I’m convinced God wants me to be in my thoughts ?
Had a short power outage but we are back up and running! https://t.co/VqmoNEru19
@khou11 @txuenergy any info on power outage ????? We currently have no power
All those who are streaming. Due to the storm. We just had a major power outage at The Bridge.
There’s been a power outage on my block for 2 hrs already and I’m FED UP @reliantenergy
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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South Houston, Texas
| City | South Houston |
| County | Harris |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 77587 |
My power has been out for approx. the last 45 minutes (it is now 5:23 PM)