Harris County residents are under boil-water advisories following Hurricane Beryl due to power outages affecting water supply.
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Impact of Hurricane Beryl:
The Category 1 hurricane caused extensive damage in Matagorda, Texas, and left over a million people without power across the region.
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Fatalities and Damage:
Beryl resulted in six deaths in Texas and caused significant infrastructure damage from strong winds and heavy rain.
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Power Restoration Efforts:
CenterPoint Energy aims to restore power to 1 million customers by Wednesday evening, though challenges persist.
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Online Power Outage Map:
Despite technical difficulties, over 900,000 people in Harris County, including Houston, remained without electricity as of Wednesday.
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Boil-Water Advisory Reasons:
Hurricanes can disrupt water services, leading to pressure loss or contamination, necessitating boil-water advisories.
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Affected Neighborhoods:
Specific Harris County neighborhoods like Western Trails and Rollan Heights are under boil-water advisories as listed by Texas Water Utilities.
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Utility Responses:
Texas Water Utilities president Jeffrey McIntyre highlighted efforts to mitigate water service disruptions and lift boil-water notices with the aid of generators.
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Boiling Water Guidelines:
During advisories, residents are advised to boil water for various uses, including drinking, cooking, and hygiene.
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2024 Hurricane Season Outlook:
Experts warn of a potentially active hurricane season due to warm sea temperatures and El Niño shifting to La Niña.
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