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CenterPoint activates Emergency Operations Center as Invest 97L approaches
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Terrian Spurs , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The source provides more information on the current status and any updates regarding Invest 97L and CenterPoint Energy's response. The activation of the Emergency Operations Center indicates that the company is preparing for possible effects from Invest 97L.
CenterPoint Energy has taken a precautionary measure by activating its Emergency Operations Center. This move was made on Monday morning in anticipation of potential weather impacts. The reason for this activation is the approach of Invest 97L, which is currently in the Gulf.
Further details about the situation and CenterPoint Energy's preparations are available from the source. The activation of the Emergency Operations Center indicates that the company is preparing for possible effects from Invest 97L.
The source provides more information on the current status and any updates regarding Invest 97L and CenterPoint Energy's response.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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