@@kahallett9394 The problem is not a local politician or a delayed transaction to request help. The problem exists since years ago with a decaying Grid and electricity generation unable to supply enough energy in sunny days much less on winter storms. Abbott promised Texas to tighten regulation on ERCOT thru PUC (Public Utility Commission) after more than 70 people died in TX during the winter storm. He also gave us his "Thoughts and Prayers"... Years later, Texas population (regardless of political affiliation), still waiting for underground cabling, protected transformers, enough generators, etc Electric poles with cables dangling between them are early 1900 technology. Houston needs underground cabling inside sealed pipes because of floods. ERCOT chooses to spend money during natural disasters instead of forking the money needed for upgrades. They measure risks and compare against costs... 💥🇺🇲💥
Did she mention that she turned down State help from Austin??? 3 times. Harris county people will suffer because of Hidalgo's use of the storm for political purposes.
No! It is not her fault and she is not a technician!! What short memory we have. That is one of the reasons why politicians can do whatever they want!! Another reason is DIVISION... Please read below (I don't know if you live in Houston, I am) ☆☆☆☆☆☆ Day 5 "Off-Grid" (no power 77077) We still have -late 19th Century technology- electric poles for cables on rural areas and cities, exposed transformers and unprotected generators (from air, rain and winter)... I am not sure if ERCOT includes every company that owns the infrastructure in Texas, but they have had *plenty of time* to rebuild, modernize and ultimately develop a network that has the capacity to supply the growing demand and a reliable grid across our State. My comments are not about "bashing" or calling for people to be fired... the intention is to instill in the companies the will to Build systems with the high-quality that American ingenuity and American products used to have.. ● A few years ago, more than 70 people died during a winter storm. Generators, transformers and cabling could not cope with temperature and ice... The same thing can happen on sunny weather with the existing infrastructure. Our governor and officials sent "thoughts and prayers" and a promise to push electric companies under ERCOT to update the grid. After his reelection, Texas is still waiting ☆☆☆🇺🇲☆☆☆
We need to put in office people with real references and real education these people cannot handle their job obviously all of them need to work together stop the blame game we need people in office who REALLY care about our cities. And it’s success.
People have already been running gas power generators for several days, safely or not. Isn't it a bit late to remind them the hazardous of carbon monoxide? The fire marshal should have sent message out even before the day one of the hurricane.
The restoration map is not professional. It is difficult to locate a specific area. It does not support to search an area by zip code or by address, which is essential in particular since many lack good resources for computer or cellphone to navigate this dumb web application during the power outage.
What i heard is a lot of "they" not "we". Tbey need....the only time she said we is we cant help you. I thoroughly understand why she said no help for Houston....
It's not the linemen fault, by acting in a threatening manner to them will only show them down. Don't make life harder for the rest of us because you have trouble acting like an adult
@@arthurfoyt6727 Yes, we finally got our power back yesterday after spending three days sleeping in my car. It’s been a long list of challenges, but hopefully, this will be the last one.
@@arthurfoyt6727 Yes, we finally got our power back yesterday after spending three days sleeping in my car. It’s been a long list of challenges, but hopefully, this will be the last one.
And I notice they change the color schema for the map. The blue color at first indicated assessment is completed with a plan to restore. After a couple of days, it changed to assessment is completed. The next step is green. There is no longer a status that indicates a concrete plan to restore is set up. I guess this change of color schema would result more blue percentage, a smart move for the convenience of achievement claims. I volunteer to work with Center Pointless to investigate how much they spent for this map of so little user friendness.
WHERE are the FEMA trucks helping with ice, MRE's, water? I remember in hurricane IKE that they seemed to be everywhere in affected neighborhoods. ANYONE SEE FEMA IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS?
It is not her fault... Read below: Day 5 "Off-Grid" (no power 77077) We still have -late 19th Century technology- electric poles for cables on rural areas and cities, exposed transformers and unprotected generators (from air, rain and winter)... I am not sure if ERCOT includes every company that owns the infrastructure in Texas, but they have had *plenty of time* to rebuild, modernize and ultimately develop a network that has the capacity to supply the growing demand and a reliable grid across our State. My comments are not about "bashing" or calling for people to be fired... the intention is to instill in the companies the will to Build systems with the high-quality that American ingenuity and American products used to have.. ● A few years ago, more than 70 people died during a winter storm. Generators, transformers and cabling could not cope with temperature and ice... The same thing can happen on sunny weather with the existing infrastructure. Our governor and officials sent "thoughts and prayers" and a promise to push electric companies under ERCOT to update the grid. After his reelection, Texas is still waiting ☆☆☆🇺🇲☆☆☆
If you have been here in Houston since she has been in office during times like these you would know that it has never been like this afterwards so it's obvious it's the fault are abbott, patrick, and whitmire who are sitting on their axxes but blaming her for their unwillingness to do anything instead of stfu and working together for the people and not for the Texas "good ole boy way"
@@thollins6582 The problem is not a transaction or request for help. The problem exists since years ago with a decaying Grid and electricity generation unable to supply enough energy in sunny days much less on winter storms. Abbott promised Texas to tighten regulation on ERCOT thru PUC (Public Utility Commission) after more than 70 people died in TX during the winter storm. He also gave us his "Thoughts and Prayers"... Years later, Texas population (regardless of political affiliation), still waiting for underground cabling, protected transformers, enough generators, etc Electric poles with cables dangling between them are early 1900 technology. Houston needs underground cabling inside sealed pipes because of floods. ERCOT chooses to spend money during natural disasters instead of forking the money needed for upgrades. They measure risks and compare against costs... 💥🇺🇲💥
Request to change regulations regarding tree growth. Out of state, trees are supposed to be cut or trimmed away from lines and poles. Considering that we have bad weather all the time, we should be the first ones having this La for homes and businesses.
What's going on the there is funding given to the County to help ppl to remove these trees. Instead of charging ppl for the trees that are in there homes to be removed. How about getting assistance for these ppl. I heard the Lt Governor say you turn down assistance to help ppl this is not cool
Day 5 "Off-Grid" (no power 77077) We still have -late 19th Century technology- electric poles for cables on rural areas and cities, exposed transformers and unprotected generators (from air, rain and winter)... I am not sure if ERCOT includes every company that owns the infrastructure in Texas, but they have had *plenty of time* to rebuild, modernize and ultimately develop a network that has the capacity to supply the growing demand and a reliable grid across our State. My comments are not about "bashing" or calling for people to be fired... the intention is to instill in the companies the will to Build systems with the high-quality that American ingenuity and American products used to have.. ● A few years ago, more than 70 people died during a winter storm. Generators, transformers and cabling could not cope with temperature and ice... The same thing can happen on sunny weather with the existing infrastructure. Our governor and officials sent "thoughts and prayers" and a promise to push electric companies under ERCOT to update the grid. After his reelection, Texas is still waiting ☆☆☆🇺🇲☆☆☆
Day 5 "Off-Grid" (no power 77077) We still have -late 19th Century technology- electric poles for cables on rural areas and cities, exposed transformers and unprotected generators (from air, rain and winter)... I am not sure if ERCOT includes every company that owns the infrastructure in Texas, but they have had *plenty of time* to rebuild, modernize and ultimately develop a network that has the capacity to supply the growing demand and a reliable grid across our State. My comments are not about "bashing" or calling for people to be fired... the intention is to instill in the companies the will to Build systems with the high-quality that American ingenuity and American products used to have.. ● A few years ago, more than 70 people died during a winter storm. Generators, transformers and cabling could not cope with temperature and ice... The same thing can happen on sunny weather with the existing infrastructure. Our governor and officials sent "thoughts and prayers" and a promise to push electric companies under ERCOT to update the grid. After his reelection, Texas is still waiting ☆☆☆🇺🇲☆☆☆
Thank you for your leadership and concern Ms. Hidalgo. You have done a phenomenal job with what you're against with the Texas "good ole boy" way in the largest county in Houston which includes Downtown Houston
As a resident therein I can assure you its all a criminal syndicate, their schemes against our coffers and no this lame and pathetic diversity hire has not done a phenomenal job.
