Reliant and NRG respond with funds and hands-on support for Texas flood relief

Blue sky and sunshine have returned after weeks of rain and intense flooding, but a long recovery effort looms for many in Texas. More than 35 trillion gallons of rain – enough to cover the entire state in eight inches of water – fell in May, according to the National Weather Service, affecting thousands of lives.

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To come to the aid of people who have been affected, Reliant, an NRG company, is donating $100,000 to support the American Red Cross’ ongoing disaster relief and emotional counseling efforts. In addition, NRG’s mobile power support vehicle, Power2Serve, has deployed to Wimberley and is set up to provide power and connectivity to Team Rubicon, a non-profit disaster relief organization of veterans, first responders and civilians coordinating clean-up, debris removal and volunteer management in Hays and Caldwell counties.

“Our hearts go out to those communities struggling to return to a semblance of normal life at this challenging time,” said Elizabeth Killinger, President of NRG Retail and Reliant. “Our donation will support the American Red Cross as it continues to provide shelter, clothing and food to those in need across Texas. Deploying Power2Serve to assist Team Rubicon in Wimberley’s recovery effort is another way we are helping those who have been most affected.”

“We rely on the generosity of our donors like NRG,” said Charles Blake, division disaster executive, American Red Cross. “We have a tremendous amount of work ahead and this gift will allow us to remain flexible and get aid into the hands of people as quickly as possible.”

NRG’s Power2Serve vehicle provides hands-on support when disasters strike. Power2Serve is a 26-foot long truck, equipped with solar and diesel generators and a custom canopy, dispatched to locations in need of support. The NRG Power2Serve team:

  • Creates a transportable, climate-controlled pavilion where emergency personnel can gather to charge electronics, access Wi-Fi, stay up-to-date on news and more.
  • Brings 40 kW of diesel and solar electric generators to power operations, lighting in the pavilion and a heavy extension cord to emergency management centers.

For those who want to help with the relief effort, the American Red Cross is accepting donations to help provide food, water and shelter to people who have lost their homes or who have to leave their home. Visit www.redcross.org to donate today.

Anyone affected by the storms and who needs Red Cross assistance should call its hotline at 877-500-8645. Reliant customers who have been affected by flooding and need special assistance related to their electricity service should call Reliant customer care at 713-207-7777 or 866-222-7100, both lines are open 24/7. Reliant customers can also email service@reliant.com and receive a response within 24 hours, or chat with us online at reliant.com.