So close and yet so far...

The Chronicle's database of reader reports lists my address as having power. The gatehouse at the complex begs to differ. The guard did see a CenterPoint truck go down the street, so maybe soon.

Meanwhile, we have water.

I went to Houston yesterday to check things out after the guard at the gatehouse described the situation as "catastrophic". Fortunately, my unit has no damage. The blue tarp was still covering my windows! I cleaned out the refrigerator and freezer (note to self: grocery list!) and removed the tarp. Checked out my co-worker's house (she lost part of her fence otherwise didn't look like any damage).

Williams Tower is closed today, so I am treating today as a day off work.

Pictures from my reconnaissance trip

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/gridlockjoe/Ike/