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CenterPoint Facility Alarm Disrupts East Downtown Houston Residents' Sleep

KHOU 11January 29, 20262 min2,168 views
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Loud Security Alarm Disrupts Neighborhood

  • πŸ“’ Residents in east Downtown Houston are complaining about a loud security alarm emanating from a CenterPoint Energy facility on Harrisburg Boulevard.
  • πŸŒƒ The alarm, which repeats a surveillance message, has been heard at various hours, including as late as 3:00 AM, significantly impacting residents' ability to sleep.

Resident Concerns and Impact

  • πŸ—£οΈ Neighbors like Romero Nino have been hearing the alarm for about a month, describing it as "over the top" and disruptive to community life.
  • 😴 Jose Maria Perez notes that the noise is a burden, negatively affecting people trying to sleep and go about their daily lives.

CenterPoint Energy's Response

  • 🏒 CenterPoint Energy stated they had not received direct complaints from residents prior to this report.
  • 🚨 The company recently installed enhanced security systems, including alarms, cameras, and lights, due to an increase in suspicious activity and thefts at their facilities.
  • βš–οΈ CenterPoint acknowledges that alarms can be disruptive and is reviewing potential adjustments to the system while maintaining safety protocols.

Proposed Solutions

  • πŸ’‘ Residents suggest that alternative security measures could be implemented that are less disruptive to the surrounding community.
  • πŸ”Š The primary issue raised by residents is the excessive volume of the alarm system.
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