CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — CYPRESS, TX — January 24, 2024
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 24, 2024 |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CYPRESS |
| State | TX |
| County | HARRIS |
| Coordinates | 29.95979, -95.62491 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $300 |
| Emergency Response | $5,628 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 24, 2024, A WEATHER EVENT WITH HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS CAUSED LARGE OAK TREE TO UPROOT, FALLING LIMBS DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC FACILITIES AND ABOVE GROUND METER SET. ESCAPING GAS IGNITED, RESULTING IN HEAVY DAMAGE TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE."
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.