Waller County families endure fifth day without power after tornado damage

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Waller County families endure fifth day without power after tornado damage
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Residents in Waller County voiced their feelings of abandonment in the aftermath of last week’s severe storm.

FOX 26 spoke with a family who are navigating through the hardship of their fifth day without water or power.FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV!The devastation left by the EF-1 tornado is still apparent across Waller County . Driveways are blocked by toppled trees and downed power lines, with those affected eagerly awaiting the return of basic utilities.

SUGGESTED: FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victimsBesides the lack of amenities, concerns about safety are rising. Green expressed fear about potential hazards due to structural damage: "If the meter box is damaged and the power comes back, we might face an electrical fire." This worry underscores the complex challenges the community faces during recovery.

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