CenterPoint Energy says it is preparing for the potential for impactful winter weather to move through Southeast Texas this weekend.
Read full article: Houston road crews rely on brine to keep roads clear from ice. Will it work this time?Winter storm safety: What Houston families need to know before using a generator HOUSTON – CenterPoint Energy says it is preparing for the potential for impactful winter weather to move through Southeast Texas this weekend.
“We continue to diligently monitor the evolving weather forecasts across the communities we serve in Texas ahead of this weekend’s potential winter weather. Our teams are well prepared, executing work in advance and will be ready to respond to any impacts from the forecasted conditions, including icy weather, high winds and wintry precipitation,” said Don Daigler, CenterPoint’s Senior Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response. “We will remain alert throughout the week and continue to coordinate with local officials as our communities take steps to prepare. We urge our customers to stay weather alert as conditions continue to develop and have an emergency plan in place.” ‘Remain weather aware’: State of Texas prepares emergency response resources ahead of potential winter storm, including all 270 electric substations, to prepare for high demand and cold temperatures.Coordinating and communicating with the Railroad Commission of Texas across the Greater Houston area to enhance situational awareness and storm preparation. at key locations across Greater Houston to improve local emergency preparedness and response efforts. for hundreds of operational, emergency response and other personnel and contractors to strengthen severe weather preparation and response efforts. “The current weather forecast for CenterPoint’s Houston electric service territory indicates the potential for ice accumulation next weekend, subject to updated forecasts. The company reminds customers and community members to always assume downed lines or wires are energized and potentially dangerous if contacted. Stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines or fallen wires and keep a safe distance from objects touching downed lines and immediately report downed power lines to CenterPoint,” CenterPoint says.Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.Can Houston trust that CenterPoint will keep power on during winter stormWinter storm to bring major travel troubles in Texas this weekend'All hands on deck': Mayor Whitmire outlines Houston's plan for Arctic blastPigs tear up yards, dodge capture in SpringWinter Weather: Hard freeze expected for Houston areaHow to protect people, pets, plants and pipes as arctic air hits HoustonCatch up on today’s top headlinesDowntown Houston chase leads to deadly crash2 arrested following police chase which ended in crash in Highland Village shopping centerCedar Pollen Alert: Texas Faces Surge in Allergies
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