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Salt from Tropical Storm Arthur triggers power problems for thousands in Galveston
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway City officials have announced that repair crews may need to intentionally shut off power in order to upgrade or repair the damaged equipment.
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, power outages have been reported in Galveston, affecting thousands of residents. The cause of the outages is attributed to salt damage to CenterPoint equipment. City officials have announced that repair crews may need to intentionally shut off power in order to upgrade or repair the damaged equipment.
Customers will receive advance notification before any intentional outages occur. Further details on the situation and any planned repairs can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Category: weather Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, power outages have been reported in Galveston, affecting thousands of residents. The cause of the outages is attributed to salt damage to CenterPoint…
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