Tomball Businesses Brace for Planned Power Outage During Critical Holiday Week

Utility Upgrades in Downtown Tomball

• ⚡ Crews with Centerpoint Energy are conducting major infrastructure upgrades in downtown Tomball, specifically along West Main Street.
• 🛠️ The work involves replacing power poles and transformers in the Old Town Tomball area.

Impact on Local Businesses

• 📉 Businesses along West Main Street are experiencing a planned power outage due to the ongoing utility work.
• 🗓️ This outage is occurring during a critical holiday week, potentially impacting sales and operations.

Reason for the Outage

• ⚠️ The upgrades are described as long overdue and are necessary to reduce extended outage times during severe weather events, such as winter freezes.
• 🤝 Centerpoint Energy states they have been coordinating with the city, school district, businesses, and residents to minimize the impact of the work.

Expected Restoration

• ⏰ Officials estimate that power is expected to be restored and affected streets reopened by 2:00 PM this afternoon.
• 🚚 Approximately 70 utility trucks are working in the area between Pine and Elm Streets throughout the day.