Hidalgo County generator program aided vulnerable residents amid power outages
by The Monitor
The Monitor— Hidalgo County is celebrating the success of its generator program amid wide-ranging power outages over the weekend.
KGBT—Power Up Generator program shines during outages. EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency's "Power Up Generator" (PUG) program came through on Sunday during the power outages that affected about 12,000 customers throughout Hidalgo County. According to a county news release, the agency's program helped at least three residents whose lives depend on reliable power. The Power Up Generator []
Bangor Daily News—Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid power outages. SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of […]
FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE—Jasper County Health Department advises on food safety during power outages. JOPLIN, Mo. — How long is too long when it comes to food in a fridge when there's no power? It's something most of us think about as soon as the power goes out. We caught with Steve Mckarus with the Jasper County Health Department. He says food in a refrigerator can usually last around []