Welcome to the CenterPoint Energy Storm Center. We care about the communities and people we serve, so we have prepared this Storm Center to provide valuable information when a storm threatens or in the aftermath of a severe storm.

In the Storm Center, you can check our natural gas and electrical safety tips, learn how CenterPoint Energy restores power after a storm and learn what to do if you see a downed power line. You can also download our Hurricane Awareness Media Guide. You will need Acrobat Reader to view this file. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Hurricane Safety Tips
CenterPoint Energy prepares for the worst every hurricane season, and so should you. Click on the link above for what to do before, during and after a storm.

Downed power lines and safety after a storm
If you see a power line on the ground after a major storm, don't assume that it is not energized. Stay at least 10 feet away from the wire and secure the area to keep others away, too.

Safety tips on using portable generators
CenterPoint Energy offers important safety tips and precautions to take if you own and operate a portable generator.

How CenterPoint Energy restores electrical power after a storm
After a severe storm in our electric service area around Houston, CenterPoint Energy's emergency operation teams make an aerial survey, and nearly 600 inspectors check the damage.

Electric Safety Tips
Electricity can be dangerous. CenterPoint Energy cares about safety and offers these tips.

Natural gas safety tips
When a hurricane is threatening, following CenterPoint Energy's gas safety tips could mean quicker restoration of service.

Hurricane Recovery Resources
Phone numbers and web sites for local, state and federal agencies as well as private organizations to provide support for hurricane victims

Actualizaciones sobre apagones
Nos estamos enfocando en el restablecimiento de la energía eléctrica para el mayor número de clientes en la menor cantidad de tiempo a través de nuestro territorio sin importar la ubicación geográfica.