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CenterPoint Pre-Stages 1,200 Workers Across Houston Ahead of Weekend Storm

The utility aims to speed safe power restoration during a county flood watch.

Overview

  • The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued a flood watch from Friday night through Sunday morning with thunderstorms and possible flooding expected Saturday.
  • CenterPoint has positioned crews at 12 service stations across the Houston area, including lineworkers, vegetation management specialists, and underground technicians.
  • Crews spent Friday stocking trucks and equipment to enable faster repairs if power infrastructure is damaged.
  • The company's meteorology team is tracking evolving forecasts and updating response plans in coordination with local and state emergency management partners.
  • Customers are urged to avoid downed power lines, report hazards to CenterPoint, and use the Power Alert Service or Outage Tracker for outage information.