CenterPoint Energy kicks off National Preparedness Month by highlighting its emergency readiness and urging customers to be prepared and create emergency plans

As part of National Preparedness Month in September, CenterPoint Energy is reaffirming its commitment to safety and resiliency by spotlighting the extensive emergency preparedness efforts the company has undertaken in the last year. CenterPoint has plans to deal with extreme weather and other emergency situations and strongly encourages the public to develop their own plans and take proactive steps to prepare for severe weather.

“Safety is CenterPoint’s most important responsibility, and we’ve taken meaningful steps to ensure we’re ready to respond when severe weather strikes,” said Tony Gardner, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “We want our customers to be ready too. Check your emergency kit for all the necessary supplies and replace anything that’s expired. Talk to your loved ones about what to do and where to go in case of emergency, because practicing those plans during a normal day can make all the difference. By taking proactive measures, customers can stay safe and minimize risks, while knowing that CenterPoint is prepared and standing by to support them.”

“We’ve made big improvements to how we prepare for storms and extreme weather,” said Don Daigler, CenterPoint’s Senior Vice President of Emergency Preparedness and Response. “From better weather tracking to faster crew deployment and stronger equipment, we’re focused on being ready when our customers need us most. This is just the beginning and there is more to come.”

Natural gas system preparedness in Minnesota
CenterPoint prepares year-round for severe weather in Minnesota through proactive actions that help provide safe, reliable and resilient energy service, including:

• Monitoring the natural gas system 24/7 and implementing severe weather action plans to support delivery of service.
• Conducting infrastructure projects to modernize the company’s natural gas distribution system.
• Leveraging natural gas, propane and/or liquefied natural gas stored to increase the available supply within the system to support customer needs.
• Staging staff across the company’s service area to respond to potential service issues safely and as quickly as possible.

For storm preparedness resources, including safety tips and restoration information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/WeatherSafety.