Hurricane Preparedness Week: CenterPoint Energy continues significant preparations to get ready for 2025 storm season

Core Points - CenterPoint Energy is enhancing grid resiliency and emergency preparedness in the Greater Houston area ahead of the 2025 hurricane season [1][2] - The company is conducting outreach and community events to educate customers on safety and preparation [1][3] Grid Improvements - CenterPoint is completing significant resiliency actions as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), including: - Installing 25,000 stronger, storm-resilient poles - Installing 4,850 automated devices - Clearing high-risk vegetation from 4,000 miles of power lines - Undergrounding 400 miles of power lines - Installing 100 weather stations for real-time monitoring [4] Emergency Coordination - The company is coordinating with local officials and emergency management to prepare for extreme weather through joint emergency response exercises [4] - CenterPoint is donating and installing 21 backup generators at critical facilities and community centers to ensure essential services during emergencies [1][4] Community Engagement - CenterPoint is hosting a series of community preparedness events and webinars to provide updates on hurricane season preparations and safety tips [4] - The company aims to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country as part of its ongoing commitment to extreme weather preparedness [2]