Winter Weather Preparation Tips

Don't be caught off guard, prepare for winter weather.

• Prepare an emergency plan. If you have medical equipment that requires electricity or medicines that need refrigeration, plan for a backup source of energy. You can find plan ideas at ready.gov/plan.
• Follow BPUB on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Sign up for local alerts through the City of Brownsville: Get Alerts
• Make sure to fully charge all electronic devices and devices' battery chargers.
• Have account numbers and important contact information readily available.
• Visit our outage center to learn more about the types of outages and how BPUB works to restore them.

During the storm

• Make sure to follow these safety tips.
• Be prepared for possible power outages.
• Follow instructions and safety warnings from local officials.

After the storm

• Continue to monitor communication channels for current news and alerts.
• Check your home for damage to ensure your location is safe.
• Only drive if necessary, if you see our utility crew working remember to move over or slow down.

Track Electricity Demand

How to Track Electricity Demand:

• View daily peak demand forecast, current load, and available generation at http://www.ercot.com.
• Follow ERCOT on Twitter (@ERCOT_ISO) and Facebook (Electric Reliability Council of Texas).
• Sign up for the ERCOT mobile app (available for download at the Apple App Store and Google Play).
• Subscribe to the Emergency Alerts list on http://lists.ercot.com.