Storm Safety

When a major outage occurs, visit our Outage Center page for the latest information. You can also follow us on Facebook for outage updates.

Check out our live outage viewer map, as well. Be sure to download our mySamHouston app to your phone or tablet to see current outage information or report your outage.

Be Prepared

• Tips for Portable Generators
• Storm Safety FAQs
• Your Power Outage Pantry (JPG)
• Storm Preparation Tips from the National Weather Service

After the Storm

• Stay Safe After Storms
• Power Restoration Video
• County Emergency Management Offices (PDF)

Weather Links

• National Weather Service

Hurricanes

• National Hurricane Center
• Hurricane FAQs
• Hurricane Preparedness
• Safir-Simpson Scale (PDF)
• Mother Nature’s Fury—July 2005 Texas Co-op Power (PDF)

Disaster Relief

• American Red Cross
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Department of Transportation

Dial 2-1-1 to Register

Gulf Coast residents in evacuation zones with a disability or medical needs—who do not have friends or family to help—or do not have transportation should register with State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR 2-1-1) in advance.