Harris County Voters Skeptical of CenterPoint's Storm Preparedness, Survey Reveals

Voter Anxiety Regarding Power Outages

• ⚡ 88% of registered voters in Harris County express worry about power outages lasting longer than a day, according to a survey by the Hobby School of Public Affairs.
• 🧠 The survey highlights significant anxiety among voters concerning the power grid and CenterPoint's response to severe weather threats.
• 😟 More than two-thirds of respondents are extremely or moderately worried about losing power for an extended period, a concern amplified by memories of last summer's Hurricane Harvey and the "do storm."

Concerns About Home Damage and Flooding

• 💨 Next to power outages, a little more than half of voters are very or moderately worried about home damage from high winds.
• 💧 Approximately two-fifths of Harris County residents are also concerned about flooding during severe weather events.

Perceptions of CenterPoint's Improvements

• 📉 Despite CenterPoint's efforts over the past year to improve the electrical grid and prevent future outages, 70% of voters believe the company has made little to no progress.
• ⚠️ This sentiment indicates a lack of confidence in CenterPoint's preparedness measures among the Harris County electorate.

State Lawmaker Perspectives

• 🏛️ In contrast to voter sentiment, state lawmakers during the last regular session indicated that CenterPoint had fulfilled its necessary obligations and that no further legislation was required.
• 🗣️ This creates a disconnect between the public's perception of CenterPoint's preparedness and the assessment made by state legislators.