Hurricane season may still feel a little ways off, but for homeowners across the Houston area, the time to prepare is now—especially when it comes to backup power.
An Iraq War veteran in Tomball who lost his leg and vision was surprised with a new home generator donated by a local company and installed with help from Harris County deputies. The generator will provide backup power during outages and plans to improve his family’s quality of life.
For those in an apartment wondering what they can do to prepare for an inevitable power outage during the upcoming hurricane season, there are options for you so you aren’t left in the dark.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup generators from 30 Texas businesses. Using stolen credit card information, he purchased the generators and resold them in Harris County on Facebook Marketplace.
Following a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Texas’ Lt. Governor Dan Patrick criticized CenterPoint Energy for leasing massive rate-payer funded generators instead of mobile generators which could be used more effectively in emergency situations.
“It’s been painful to watch the elderly population in Houston suffer without electricity during these devastating storms,” said Megan.
KPRC 2's newsroom has been inundated with calls and emails from viewers reporting the generators for their homes did not work during Hurricane Beryl. We went looking for answers.
Generators are crucial during power outages but can be dangerous if not used correctly. Learn how to avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning and other hazards with expert tips from fire officials.