Severe Storms Leave Houston Reeling: Power Outages and Road Closures Amid Cleanup Efforts

Source: Facebook/Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4

Houston and its surrounding areas have been grappling with the aftermath of a severe storm system, which marred the region with fallen trees and power outages. According to FOX 26 Houston, the Klein Fire Department had anticipated the storm’s impact and took pre-emptive measures to help residents. Their crews were reported clearing storm debris post the Saturday morning storm, as shared in a Facebook post stating, “Your Klein Fire Department has been storm prepping for the past couple of day so that we could help our neighbors.”

Harris County, specifically in Precincts 3 and 4, faced multiple road closures and extensive debris, prompting action from local officials. Commissioner Leslie Briones from Precinct 4, in a video, showed crews diligently removing downed trees, trying to mitigate the storm’s effects, which also led to reports of road closures in the area, including at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. Commissioner Tom Ramsey from Precinct 3, addressing the issue of storm damage, urged residents to call 713-274-3100 or to report downed trees through an online form, as noted by KHOU…

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