CLEARWATER, Fla. — Keeping cool in her Clearwater house is just not an choice proper now, for Brandee Williams.
The single mom of 4 says a foul storm is partly guilty.
“On July 5th, I got a call from my kids letting me know there’s no power in the house,” Williams mentioned.
According to Duke Energy, a foul storm knocked down a tree, which knocked down some power traces. And whereas they had been capable of restore the traces that had been broken, they mentioned her Weatherhead, which connects the house to power, can also be in want of restore.
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And the issue is that piece of kit is not owned by Duke Energy, so it must be mounted privately. Williams tells us the progress to make things better has been slowed by poor communication.
“It’s just been crazy, my landlord won’t answer the phone. Because I did let him know on the 5th that there was no power,” she mentioned.
ABC Action News additionally contacted Williams’ administration firm and we’re nonetheless ready to listen to again. So within the meantime, Williams contacted an electrician on her personal and booked a couple of nights in a lodge with her children.
“We’re doing the best we can. I’ve used my sign-on bonus money to pay for hotels and gas and food,” Williams mentioned.
It’s been greater than two weeks for the reason that storm and her power nonetheless is not again on. Williams mentioned she’s now seeking to transfer. To assist, ABC Action News additionally contacted the Clearwater Housing Authority to see if something might be achieved since Williams receives housing help.
In response, the CHA has provided her a particular voucher so she will be able to transfer out, which she tells ABC Action News might be useful in the long term.
“We’d just like a place to stay,” Williams mentioned.
And to maintain her and her children in a cool, secure place whereas they search for a brand new house, ABC Action News has additionally linked her to an area group that’s serving to to pay for a lodge and meals over the subsequent few days.