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It could take weeks before some get power

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by wizkid83, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. tstew

    tstew Member

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    UH says their closed tomorrow. Does anyone near the Humble area have power?
     
  2. smoove shoez

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    Yep thats where I live it just came back on. :D 1960/45 north area.
     
  3. JD2010

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    Are you by Richey Road?
     
  4. smoove shoez

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    I'm not far from Richey rd I'm at imperial valley and bamel behind Goodson Honda.
     
  5. the futants

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    Any updates on the Kingwood area? I'm in Austin and trying to get some info for my parents. Thanks.
     
  6. v3.0

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  7. Uprising

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    still no power here in nacogdoches, bunch of places have power but my complex is still with out. there are 4 trees on the lines near us , hopefully the only barriers left till we get power.
     
  8. codell

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    No power in Magnolia. Center Point crew drove through my neighborhood and told folks due to all the power lines that were taken out by falling trees, we were looking at at least 2 weeks, maybe 3 -4.

    By the grace of God, I was able to secure 2 Hotel Suites here in San Antonio. Just got here about an hour ago.
     
  9. Mango

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    codell

    Do you have any storm damage work to cover in the Houston area?
     
  10. tested911

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    Well maybe in parts of Stafford.. I live in Stafford next to Dulles High School and I only lost power for 5 hours ( The knight/morning ) of the storm... I have no idea why this area hasn't been effected.
     
  11. Mango

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    Even though Centerpoint covers the majority of the Houston area, there are two other companies that also have a presence.

    New Release: Hurricane Ike

    <I>
    TNMP Restores Power to an Estimated 17,000 Customers 24 Hours After Hurricane Ike

    (FORT WORTH, Texas) – TNMP, a provider of electrical transmission and distribution services to approximately 115,000 customers in the Gulf Coast region, restored power to approximately 17,000 customers in the Gulf Coast region of Texas.

    After conducting initial damage assessments soon after Hurricane Ike touched down on Saturday, TNMP crews immediately initiated the company’s restoration plan and were able to successfully restore power to numerous customers, businesses and government agencies within the initial 24 hours after the hurricane. Initially, 100 percent of the company’s Gulf Coast customers were without power.

    During the first day of work, TNMP restored power to an estimated 10,000 customers in Galveston County and another 7,000 customers in Brazoria County. Notable restorations include hospitals, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, a refinery and numerous business and residential customers.

    “Considering the magnitude of this hurricane and the damage it left behind, I think we are off to a good start in terms of the restoration process,” said Neal Walker, TNMP vice president of Texas operations. “Our crews are working safely and diligently to restore power to as many customers as possible, and TNMP understands how important it is for customers to have power restored to their homes and places of business. We hope our customers know that TNMP is out in the communities doing everything we can to make repairs and restore energy as soon as possible.”

    As of Sunday morning, TNMP estimated that approximately 96,000 Gulf Coast customers remain without power. This estimate included customers in Texas City, Dickinson, League City, Friendswood, Alvin, La Marque, Angleton, Sweeny, West Columbia, Brazoria, Bailey’s Prairie, Hillcrest Village and Holiday Lakes. The TNMP service area in the Gulf Coast includes customers in Brazoria, Galveston and Matagorda counties. Restoration efforts are continuing Sunday despite heavy storms throughout the area.

    TNMP customers with Internet access can view updated outage information by visiting www.tnmp.com. Customers can contact TNMP by calling its toll-free customer service line, which is (888) 866-7456, to report extreme emergencies as a result of hurricane-related outages. Customers also are asked to be patient, as full restoration of service isn’t expected for several days.

    TNMP plans to use an experienced crew from the Gulf Coast region and other TNMP crews throughout the state to assist with power restoration efforts. In addition, linemen from Public Service Company of New Mexico plan to join TNMP crews as early as Monday to assist with restoration. Other utilities have also offered to provide mutual assistance if needed, and these crews are currently standing by until TNMP can complete its comprehensive damage assessment.

    TNMP customers are reminded to use caution in the wake of the hurricane by avoiding all downed lines. Customers should assume any line seen on the ground is energized and should remain a safe distance away.</I>


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  12. across110thstreet

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    any kingwood/humble/atascosita updates?

    how were those areas in terms of flooding? the usual spots near the San Jac river and Lake Houston, did anything flood?
     
  13. codell

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    I talked to my boss just a few mins ago. USAA already has sent a CAT team here to Houston and have received a few hundred auto claims just today.

    I am sure we will be quite busy for the next month or so. Lots of 12-14 hour days.

    Im in S.A. right now but will be heading back to Houston tomorrow morning so I can start back to work.
     
  14. LonghornFan

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    A girl friend of mine has total power in Atascosita and reported zero flooding, just a lot of down oak and split pine trees.
     
  15. Mango

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    Good luck.
     
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    I just heard that almost half of the east side of Pearland that already had power went dark again this evening. Not sure why and not sure if they are back up now ... that sucks
     
  17. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    i haven't been home yet, been checking answering machine, spring branch has power
     
  18. LeGrouper

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    The sequel to "The Bank One", ... "Got a DWI"

    "Hey Jemaine, what did you do today?"

    "Got a DWI" screams the crowd...

    Professional Version of Talking, if you will
     
  19. LeGrouper

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    No Power for Bentwater on Lake Conroe, whole neighborhood out. Also by buddy in Midtown is in the dark.
     
  20. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    77043?!??! I will head back asap if this is the case.
     

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