CenterPoint Energy has announced that it is preparing for a cold front expected to move into the Houston area later this evening into Monday. In addition to a drop in temperatures, winds of 30–45+ mph are expected.
CenterPoint released a statement saying it already has 900 frontline workers standing by to address any potential electrical service issues that might occur as a result of these heavy winds.
The company also detailed the following actions it has taken to prepare:
Readying the company’s workforce and resources: More than 900 personnel remain ready to support potential restoration efforts throughout the week.
Monitoring severe weather 24/7: The Meteorology team continues to track weather forecast developments, and the company is updating response efforts as conditions evolve.
Coordinating with local officials: CenterPoint is providing updates to local officials and emergency management partners.
You can view the latest CenterPoint Energy outage data here.