Houston power outages continue to impact businesses, homeowners [Video]

HOUSTON – Even 11 days after Hurricane Beryl, the recovery continues in Houston. Thousands of homes and businesses are still struggling without power.

“We need answers, and we need electricity,” said Hailey Fernandez, the chief administrative officer for Effex Management Solutions.

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More than a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Houston, thousands of homes and businesses still remain without power. Among them is Effex Management Solutions, located in the Woodlands.

“20,000 employees across the country are counting on us to get their paycheck and work every day. So it is critical we stay open and operational,” said Fernandez.

The contingent workforce management company is relying on a generator to keep their business going.

“This type of generator specifically shouldn’t be on longer than four or five days. We’re going on day 11,” said Fernandez. “We don’t know how much longer it’s …