Nothing is more important than your safety. And keeping your electricity on. CenterPoint Energy is always there to help you stay safe.

Holiday Safety
When decorating for the holidays remember, safety first. 

Electrical Outages
We prepare for outages before they happen, so if your power goes out, our crews will work day and night to get you up and running. 

Call Before You Dig
Business owners or their contractors are required by law to call 811 at least 48 hours before digging  to locate underground utility lines.

Trees & Vegetation
Planting trees or other vegetation too close to power lines is dangerous. Learn to plant the right tree in the right place.

Report a Street Light Outage
Do your part to help keep our streets safe: jot down the pole number and fill out our online form.

Safety Tips
Contact with power lines is dangerous, and CenterPoint Energy cares about your safety. These tips will help you work safely outdoors and indoors.

Construction Safety & the Law
Get the facts (and laws) about working safely around power lines.

Safety Guidelines for Contractors
Take precautions when working near or with electric power lines.