Texas Power Outage Update: Winter Storm Preparations

Real-time Outage Tracking:: Stay informed about current power outages in Southeast Texas using provided maps from Entergy Texas, Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op, Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op, and Sam Houston Electric Co-Op.

Houston Improvement:: CenterPoint Energy in Houston has shown improvement in outage numbers at the end of 2025 compared to earlier in the year, although their Power Outage Index remains above the national average.

Winter Storm Preparation:: Create an emergency preparedness kit, maintain non-refrigerated food supplies, ensure alternative phone charging methods, and know your local emergency plans.

Generator Safety:: Operate backup generators safely by following manufacturer's instructions and avoid connecting them directly to the electrical system without a qualified electrician's help.

[Entergy Texas Outage Map](Entergy outage map?ref=yanuki.com)

[Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op Outage Map](Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op outage map?ref=yanuki.com)

[Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op Outage Map](Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op outage map?ref=yanuki.com)

[Sam Houston Co-Op Outage Map](Sam Houston Co-Op outage map?ref=yanuki.com)

Create an emergency kit with a flashlight, batteries, and first aid supplies.

Stock up on non-perishable foods.

Have backup charging methods for electronic devices.

Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food.

Operate generators safely, following manufacturer's guidelines.

A:: Use the outage maps provided by your electricity provider (Entergy, Jasper Newton Electric, Deep East Texas Electric, Sam Houston Electric for Southeast Texas and CenterPoint Energy for Houston).

A:: A flashlight, batteries, first aid supplies, non-perishable snacks, and alternative charging methods for your devices.

A:: A refrigerator keeps food at a safe temperature for up to four hours if the door remains closed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends discarding foods such as meat, poultry, and eggs if they've been above 40°F for more than two hours.

Stay informed about real-time power outages using your provider's outage map.

Prepare an emergency kit to handle potential disruptions.

Follow safety guidelines when using backup generators.

Monitor CenterPoint Energy's performance if you're in the Houston area.

Understand the importance of food safety during power outages.