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HOUSTON – CenterPoint Energy says approximately 3,300 workers have been mobilized ahead of the potential for an impactful winter weather system this weekend.
The company says the 3,300 workers are separated as follows:
200 at CenterPoint Energy’s Emergency Operations Center.
2,500 internal line workers as well as local contractors and vegetation management resources.
An additional 600 frontline workers the company has secured.
The company said it is setting up three staging sites Thursday at locations across the northern half of the Greater Houston area to pre-position resources to support potential restoration efforts.
“We know how important it is for homes and businesses to have the electric and natural gas service they expect and deserve, especially when severe weather is forecasted to impact our region. Our teams are mobilized across the area now, performing pre-storm checks, conducting additional tree trimming, and preparing to respond to any impacts on our system from the forecasted winter weather conditions, including icy weather, strong winds, and wintry precipitation. We will remain alert and continue to coordinate with local officials, and we urge our customers to stay weather alert, take steps to prepare now and have an emergency plan in place,” said Don Daigler, CenterPoint’s Senior Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response.
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About the AuthorChristian Terry
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.
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