A wave of severe storms with strong winds and frequent lightning impacted the Greater Houston area early Saturday morning, resulting in power outages for approximately 169,000 CenterPoint Energy customers. Restoration efforts began immediately, and more than 30,000 customers have already had their service restored. Around 1,300 frontline workers and contractors are actively working to address the remaining outages, focusing on repairing overhead lines, underground cables, and removing storm debris. Customers are encouraged to track restoration progress online and follow safety tips as crews continue to work throughout the day.
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