Houston Braces for Overnight Storms as CenterPoint Activates Emergency Response

CenterPoint Energy is preparing for severe thunderstorms expected to hit the Houston area overnight. The company has activated its Emergency Operations Center and placed crews on standby to respond to potential power and gas service disruptions.

Forecasters warn that a broken line of storms will move through parts of the region between midnight and 6 a.m. on Monday, with the strongest activity during those hours.

The company’s meteorology team is closely tracking weather developments to support response planning. CenterPoint has expanded its workforce for overnight operations and is coordinating with local officials and emergency management partners.

John Cornelius, vice president of distribution operations and incident commander, confirmed that crews will monitor conditions in real time. If outages occur, they will work to restore service safely and as quickly as possible. Frontline employees and contractors remain ready to address any disruptions to electric and natural gas services. The company is urging customers to sign up for outage alerts, track outages online, and follow safety guidance during the severe weather.

The Emergency Operations Center stays activated, with teams prepared to respond throughout the night. Customers are advised to stay informed and take precautions as storms pass through the area. CenterPoint will continue monitoring conditions and adjusting its response as needed.