Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
Announcement Number: CN2023-42
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: August 21, 2023
To Our Customers,
We are currently monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 as it approaches the Southern Texas coast between Port Lavaca and Brownsville, Texas. Wind, rain and coastal flooding could begin as early as tomorrow morning.
We are making preparations along our network to respond quickly to potential outages. Measures taken in advance of the storm include staging generators, rail ballast and panels, additional diesel fuel, and supplemental transportation for crews.
To ensure you are properly prepared, please visit our Hurricane Planning and Recovery page, which outlines best practices to follow during the hurricane season.
As conditions develop, we will continue to provide updates on this weather system and the status of our network. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Care & Support at 800-272-8777 or your Union Pacific representative.
Source: AccuWeather