When the power goes out in Houston, some neighborhoods are filled with the sound of gas-powered backup generators, creating an instant sonic guide to the city’s social divisions.
In wealthier parts of the city, the sheer number of generators can create a pervasive roar.
In other neighborhoods, there is a low rumble from a handful of machines — or just one.
“My neighbor has it just for his fridge,” said Theresa Del Bosque, 62, describing the rare home in her north Houston area with a generator.
“Most people cannot afford it.”With around a million customers still without power on Thursday, more than three days after Hurricane Beryl tore through the city, the question of who has a generator, and who can get one, has become an urgent one.
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