Ambit Energy’s Extreme Weather Guide
Posted by: Javier Vilchis | 01/20/2026 at 03:09 PMExtreme weather can happen at any time of year. Taking steps to prepare ahead of time can help keep you and your family safe, informed and ready to respond if conditions change quickly.
Below are practical ways to prepare before, during and after severe weather events.
Stay Connected
- Enable emergency alerts on your smartphone so you receive real time notifications for severe weather in your area.
- Monitor trusted weather sources, including local news stations and weather apps such as the Weather Channel or the National Weather Service.
- In the case of power outages, turn to your local Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU), the entity responsible for restoring power. You can also sign up for your TDU’s outage notifications.
Get Ready
- Protect pipes during freezing temperatures by insulating exposed pipes and allowing faucets to drip when advised.
- Stock up on critical supplies to last at least 3 days, including medicine, first aid items, water, non-perishable food (for pets too!), candles, matches/lighters, flashlights, a battery-powered radio for outage announcements, and batteries in various sizes.
- Preserve your phone battery by switching to power save mode and if possible, keep a backup power source, like an external battery, charged.
Stay Safe
- If there's an emergency, call 911, otherwise avoid overwhelming dispatchers. In Texas, you can find info on community warming centers and related services through the state's free 24-hour helpline at 2-1-1.
- If the power goes out, limit how often you open the fridge and freezer doors to keep cold items safe as long as possible.
- If the power goes out and you can safely get to a shelter or another location with heat, grab a bag of supplies, toiletries and extra clothes before heading out the door.
- If you have to drive, avoid any downed power lines and treat all intersections without lights as four-way stops.
