Houston storm resumes: 89-year-old man faces $3,000 bill to restore power after severe weather

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than a week after the storm, an 89-year-old woman in Houston is still without power.

The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was told she needed to repair her power lines and circuit breaker box before Centerpoint could restore her power.

An electrician told him his wiring would need to be brought up to code, which could cost $3,000, on the low end.

However, she said she couldn’t afford the unexpected expense because she lived on a fixed income.

Her neighbor, Amy Dominguez, called ABC13 for help.

“I can’t watch my elderly neighbor stay in the dark without power, and I’m thinking maybe someone else could help me with resources to help her because I feel really bad that “She’s here,” Dominguez said.

Dominguez said she would be interested in hearing from electricians who could help her neighbor at a free or reduced rate.

She also started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of her neighbor.

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