CenterPoint Energy Preparing for Wintry Precipitation Across Texas

CenterPoint Energy

TEXAS - (News Release) With winter precipitation and freezing temperatures forecasted over the weekend and into next week, CenterPoint Energy has opened its Emergency Operations Center and is actively monitoring the weather models and preparing for cold and potentially icy conditions. Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, coordinating with local officials and emergency responders and positioning resources.

As temperatures drop, safety remains a top priority. Severe winter weather can cause outages, so please take steps now to stay safe and prepared.

Remember the 4 P’s: People, pets, pipes and plants

PEOPLE

• Make a plan to stay warm and safe during freezing temperatures

• Use space heaters safely — keep them at least three feet away from children, pets and flammable items and never use ovens or stoves for heating

• Only use generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas to avoid carbon monoxide exposure

PETS

• Bring pets indoors and ensure they have a warm, safe place to stay

PIPES

• Insulate exposed pipes and let faucets drip to help prevent freezing

• Know how to shut off your water in case a pipe bursts

• Important safety reminders

• Always assume downed power lines are energized and stay at least 35 feet away and report them immediately

• If you smell natural gas (a strong odor similar to rotten eggs), leave the area immediately on foot and call CenterPoint Energy and 911 once you are safely away

PLANTS

• Cover or bring in plants to protect them from freezing temperatures