As winter weather approaches the Greater Houston area, CenterPoint Energy says they are actively preparing for the potential impacts of a significant winter storm expected to begin Monday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Southeast Texas, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday and extending through Tuesday evening.
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With the predicted weather, CenterPoint has mobilized resources and secured 1,200 additional mutual aid workers who will arrive by Monday to assist with restoration efforts, should outages occur. The company is also setting up staging sites across the region to quickly deploy crews in case of power disruptions.
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“We are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure that our teams are ready to respond to any issues as soon as they arise,” said Darin Carroll, Senior Vice President of CenterPoint Energy’s Electric Business. “We urge customers to stay alert and have a plan in place to stay warm and safe through this winter storm.”
CenterPoint Energy says they have been closely monitoring weather patterns and preparing its infrastructure for the cold snap. In addition to pre-positioning resources and crews, the company has also winterized equipment to ensure that it can withstand the freezing temperatures expected to hit the area.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch for January 20-23, highlighting the potential for extreme cold weather, increased energy demand, and the possibility of lower reserves. While grid conditions are expected to remain stable, CenterPoint is prepared to respond if necessary.
Power Alert Service® and Stay Connected
In preparation for the storm, CenterPoint encourages all electric customers to enroll in its Power Alert Service®, which provides real-time updates about outages, estimated restoration times, and personalized alerts via phone, text, or email.
