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Here’s Why Texans Are Using The Whataburger App To Track Power Outages (2024)

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Is the Texans using Whataburger app to track power outages? ›

When in doubt, go to Whataburger. Texans without power after Hurricane Beryl looked to the popular burger chain like it was a bat signal, but not necessarily just for food. The Whataburger app, which shows locations that are opened and closed, served as a power outage map to those in the greater Houston area.

Is Whataburger app used to track power outages? ›

Some residents appear to be turning to the Whataburger app to track power outages in the Lone Star State. The fast-food restaurant chain's app shows its over 700 locations across the state, pinpointing whether the locations are open or closed.

What is the Whataburger app for electricity? ›

The app provides real-time updates on location closures, using a gray Whataburger logo to indicate which stores are closed, so customers are watching the app to know which areas of the state have restored power. The Texas-based burger chain has over 900 locations in the U.S., with around 700 locations in Texas alone.

Why does Texas keep having power outages? ›

That's because the massive network of equipment that moves electricity across the state and then to individual Texas homes and businesses is unprepared for the severe weather expected in years ahead, experts say. Making it more resilient will require utilities to invest money to strengthen the system over time.

Is Whataburger owned by Texans? ›

Founded by Harmon Dobson and Paul Burton, it opened its first restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950. Family-owned by the Dobsons until 2019, the chain is now managed by the private equity firm BDT & MSD Partners; the Dobson family still holds a small stake. in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. U.S.

Did Houston residents used a burger app to track blackouts after Hurricane Beryl? ›

Houston Was Forced to Rely on a Burger App to Track Post-Beryl Blackouts. A social media post suggested using the Whataburger app to see which of the fast-food chain's restaurants were closed during business hours — presumably due to a lack of electricity.

What is the app that alerts you for power outages? ›

NoPowerSMS uses a feature packed, simple to operate app that works on Android phones, to automatically send 'power disconnected' and 'power reconnected' messages via an SMS text message, directly to the user's everyday phone (the recipient phone can be Android or iOS – any phone capable of receiving SMS text messages ...

Is there Internet when the power goes out? ›

Whether your internet will function when the power grid is down is largely dependent on your ISP and your local internet infrastructure. Specifically, it depends on your ISPs backup power capabilities. Some ISPs install enough backup batteries to get through power outages, but it's not required of them to do so.

How do I check my food after a power outage? ›

Throw out any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture or feels warm to the touch, and never taste a food to decide if it's safe. Find specific items in our When to Save It and When to Throw It Out charts for refrigerated and frozen foods during power outages.

How to get a free Whataburger today? ›

  1. JOIN. Sign up for Whataburger Rewards, and get a free Whataburger on us.
  2. ORDER ONLINE & EARN. Earn points on every order and get closer to a reward.
  3. ENJOY. Redeem your points for your favorite Whataburger items, along with chances to win exclusive experiences just for Rewards members.

Can you skip the line with the Whataburger app? ›

The new app works just like the old one. You can you skip the line and order ahead or scan your barcode at the register to earn rewards. Redeeming rewards is as easy as tapping rewards in the app and selecting items.

Is there a Whataburger outside of Texas? ›

Founded in Corpus Christi, Texas by Harmon Dobson and Paul Burton in 1950, Whataburger restaurants are found primarily in Texas and Florida (their first expansion outside of Texas was in Pensacola, Florida in 1959), with additional locations in southern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New ...

Which US state has the most power outages? ›

With the most annual power outages, Maine is surely left in the dark. The Pine Tree State tops the list with an average of 4.35 power outages every year, a stark increase above the national average of 1.62 per year.

Why is the power grid in Texas so bad? ›

ERCOT's order eventually exposed a devastating loophole: Natural gas production relies on electricity, and electricity relies on natural gas production. Subsequently, the faulty measures have made Texas vulnerable not only to cold weather but also to hot conditions.

Why couldn t Texas get power from other states? ›

Texas is the lone state in the contiguous United States with its own power grid. Embracing the go-it-alone spirit of the Lone Star flag, Texas power companies chose to keep their operations within the state's borders largely to avoid federal regulation.

Does Whataburger have an app? ›

All you need to do is download the Whataburger App through the App Store or Google Play, sign up for an account, and you'll be automatically enrolled in the Whataburger Rewards program.

How do I find power outages in Houston? ›

To access this map, go to the CenterPoint Energy website and select the “Power Outages” page. On this page, you can select “Power Outage Map” to view a visual representation of the current outage areas.

When did all the power go out in Texas? ›

2021 Texas power crisis
February 7, before February 16, after Satellite images of Houston before and after the storm. The dark patches in the latter image depict areas left without electricity.
DateFebruary 10–27, 2021 (2 weeks and 3 days)
Deaths246 to 702 (estimate)
Property damage≥ $195 billion (2021 USD)
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