The KHOU 11 weather team is watching what impacts the storm could have on the Texas Gulf Coast.
said it's been preparing for potential impacts the storm could have on natural gas and electric systems in the Greater Houston area.
CenterPoint said because they can't guarantee continuous power supply during a severe weather event, customers who depend on electricity for"life-sustaining" equipment are encouraged to prepare in the event of loss of electric service.If you smell natural gas — which has a distinctive, strong odor, often compared to rotten eggs or sulfur — leave the area immediately on foot, and tell others to leave, too.
While conducting exterior clean-up and/or repairs, call 811 to locate utility lines prior to digging on your property. Only use a portable generator in a well-ventilated area and never run it inside your residence or in a garage to avoid carbon monoxide fumes, which can be deadly. Stay away from low-hanging, downed power lines or lines that could be submerged in standing water. Treat all downed power lines and damaged electric utility equipment as if they are energized. Report any low-hanging or downed power lines and damaged electric utility equipment to CenterPoint Energy by calling 713-207-2222.
Flood water can be hazardous. Always use extreme care when stepping into flooded areas. Submerged outlets or electrical cords can energize water, even from a distance.
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