CenterPoint Energy - Indiana

Due to extreme heat and high demand, MISO has declared an Energy Emergency Alert 1 (EEA1) for the North and Central regions today (7/15), beginning at 3 p.m. ET and moving to an Energy Emergency Alert 2 (EEA2) at 5 p.m. ET. These steps allow our operators to access additional generation resources. MISO continues coordinating with member utilities and neighboring grid operators to maintain reliability during today's most challenging periods. Visit our website for the latest grid conditions: ow.ly/1Lk050ZnXie #energytwitter

Extreme heat is in the forecast again and the safety of our Hoosier customers comes first. 🌡️ CenterPoint Energy has paused electric disconnections for nonpayment for all Indiana electric residential customers this week. We’re monitoring conditions closely and will keep the pause in place as needed. Here are some important reminders to stay safe: • Pull down shades and avoid using your oven to help reduce the temperature in your home • If air conditioning is not available in your home, please find a local cooling center • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke like heavy sweating, nausea and muscle cramps • If you’re outside, find shade and wear a hat to protect your face • Please check on family members, older adults and neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures For more preparedness and safety tips, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter.

On National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we proudly recognize the dedicated linemen serving our customers across Greater Houston and southwestern Indiana every day. Whether taking action to respond to outages and restore power for our customers safely and as quickly as possible, strengthening the grid to improve system reliability and resiliency, or answering the call to provide mutual assistance to neighboring communities in need, these skilled men and women are committed to serving our customers every day. We appreciate you and we thank you for all you do.

We're committed to keeping our customers informed during severe weather. We encourage you to sign up for Power Alert Service® to receive real-time updates about your electric service. To sign up, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter

The @nwspaducah has issued a Flood Watch for southwestern Indiana beginning this afternoon and continuing into the weekend. The safety of our customers and communities remains our top priority. As heavy rain moves through, avoid standing water and never enter or drive through flooded areas where electrical hazards may be hidden from view. If you see a downed line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 800-227-1376 to report it immediately.

We’re taking steps to prepare for potential severe weather in southwestern Indiana this afternoon, with teams monitoring conditions and ready to respond if outages occur. Stay weather aware and informed - visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter for helpful safety and storm tips.

Extreme heat is in the forecast again and the safety of our Hoosier customers comes first. 🌡️ CenterPoint Energy has paused electric disconnections for nonpayment for all Indiana electric residential customers this week. We’re monitoring conditions closely and will keep the pause in place as needed. Here are some important reminders to stay safe: • Pull down shades and avoid using your oven to help reduce the temperature in your home • If air conditioning is not available in your home, please find a local cooling center • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke like heavy sweating, nausea and muscle cramps • If you’re outside, find shade and wear a hat to protect your face • Please check on family members, older adults and neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures For more preparedness and safety tips, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter.

The safety of our Hoosier customers comes first. 🌡️ The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for southwestern Indiana, with a heat index as high as 115° this week. During dangerous heat like this, keeping the power on can be a matter of health and safety. That’s why CenterPoint Energy has paused electric disconnections for nonpayment for all residential customers. We’re monitoring conditions closely and will keep the pause in place as the extreme heat continues. Here are some important reminders to stay safe: • Pull down shades and avoid using your oven to help reduce the temperature in your home • If air conditioning is not available in your home, please find a local cooling center • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke like heavy sweating, nausea and muscle cramps • If you’re outside, find shade and wear a hat to protect your face • Please check on family members, older adults and neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures For more preparedness and safety tips, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter.

The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerous heat for the southwestern Indiana area this week. Here are some important reminders to stay safe and help manage your energy costs during this period: - Pull down shades and avoid using your oven to help reduce the temperature in your home - If air conditioning is not available in your home, please find a local cooling center - Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke like heavy sweating, nausea and muscle cramps - If you're outside, find shade and wear a hat to protect your face - Please check on family members, older adults and neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures To help protect customers, we are suspending residential disconnections for nonpayment during periods of extreme heat, including next Monday and Tuesday and potentially additional days as the heat continues. For more tips, tools and resources, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ResourceHub

Crews continue making repairs following severe weather in southwestern Indiana, including frequent lightning and strong winds. With more severe weather possible tonight, we'll continue working safely overnight to restore service as quickly as possible for impacted customers and respond to any additional outages.

We know outages are disruptive for you and your loved ones. Following severe weather, crews are actively working to restore service safely and as quickly as possible. With more storms possible overnight, we’re continuing to monitor conditions and remain ready to respond to any additional impacts. Get real-time updates on your electric service with our free Power Alert Service®: CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter

Severe weather is impacting southwestern Indiana, including heavy rain with the potential for flash flooding. Remember to stay away from low-hanging or downed power lines. To report an electrical emergency, contact us at 800-227-1376. Call 911 if there has been an injury. If you smell gas, leave the area immediately on foot, and call 800-227-1376.

Severe weather has impacted southwestern Indiana with more thunderstorms expected this afternoon into tonight. We encourage our customers to stay weather-aware and visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter for safety information and storm preparation tips.

Southwestern Indiana is under a Flash Flood Warning following heavy rain and thunderstorms with more rain expected. Your safety is a top priority - avoid standing water and never enter or drive through flooded areas where electrical hazards may be hidden from view. If you see a downed line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 800-227-1376 to report it immediately.

As additional severe weather is forecast, we encourage customers to stay up to date and view estimated restoration times for their area on CenterPoint’s Outage Tracker, available in English and Spanish, at ow.ly/3JHc50ZcjQ4 Stay safe, Indiana.

Crews are actively responding to impacts from a round of intense weather in southwestern Indiana and working to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. We’re prepared to respond to any additional weather and remain committed to keeping customers informed.

We're committed to keeping our customers informed during intense weather. We encourage you to sign up for Power Alert Service® to receive real-time updates about your electric service. To sign up, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter

@NWSPaducah has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southwestern Indiana - stay safe and informed. Avoid standing water and never enter or drive through flooded areas where electrical hazards may be hidden from view. If you see a downed line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 800-227-1376 to report it immediately.

We’re taking steps to prepare for potential severe weather in southwestern Indiana this weekend, with teams monitoring conditions and ready to respond if outages occur. Stay weather aware and informed - visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter for helpful safety and storm tips.