CenterPoint Energy monitoring for potential weather impacts due to increased rain chances from a slow-moving cool front across Greater Houston beginning on Thursday through the[...]

CenterPoint Energy monitoring for potential weather impacts due to increased rain chances from a slow-moving cool front across Greater Houston beginning on Thursday through the weekend

CenterPoint frontline workforce is prepared and ready to respond to potential impacts on system.

Customers urged to sign up for Power Alert Service® to get latest updates about their service, activate safety plans and prepare for heavy precipitation and potential isolated flooding.

HOUSTON - September 30, 2026 - To support its customers and communities, CenterPoint Energy teams are monitoring the statewide forecasts related to the remnants of Hurricane Polo that are beginning to impact Western Texas. The company is taking precautionary safety actions and is prepared to respond to potentially heavy rainfall by the end of the week and into the weekend. As of 3 p.m. today, the National Weather Service forecasts 2 - 4 inches of rain in total by the end of the weekend with isolated higher amounts possible primarily west and along the coast. With incoming potentially active weather approaching, CenterPoint Energy urges all customers to register to receive important service-related updates via text, email or phone call through Power Alert Service®.

"Our CenterPoint Energy teams are taking actions now to support our customers ahead of forecasted heavy rainfall, including continuing to monitor conditions, inspecting critical equipment and scheduling additional crews, and positioning equipment to help restore power safely and as quickly as possible. We encourage all customers across the Greater Houston area to prepare and stay safe in anticipation of quickly changing weather conditions," said Jason Fabre, CenterPoint Energy's Vice President of Distribution and Special Response.

Preparing for Severe Weather: Key Actions

As part of its storm preparedness efforts, CenterPoint is taking the following actions:

• Readying the company's workforce and resources: Frontline personnel will be ready to support potential restoration efforts throughout the weekend.
• 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.

What customers should do:

• Sign up for Power Alert Service®: Get outage updates and restoration times.
• Track outages: Bookmark the Outage Tracker (available in English & Spanish and mobile-friendly) to see outage information in your area.
• Stay safe: Visit Ready.gov for storm safety tips.
• Follow us: Real-time updates will be available on X and at CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota and Texas. As of June 30, 2026, the company owned approximately $48.3 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.