AEP Texas crews remain ready to respond to weather-related outages or incidents as high winds continue across the state Saturday into the evening hours. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for central and south Texas.
Two-man crews will remain positioned in rural areas to provide better coverage and faster response time if needed. In addition, AEP Texas has disabled automatic reclosing devices in more potentially high-risk areas Saturday.
AEP Texas will continue working with local emergency management officials, elected officials, municipalities, fire departments, and external partners until the event ends.
AEP Texas urges customers to maintain personal safety during periods of extreme weather. Please remember the following safety tips, especially during heavy wind activity:
- Postpone outdoor activities, if possible. Stay safe indoors.
- Beware of flying debris such as tree limbs or lawn furniture when outside during heavy winds.
- Consider all downed power lines energized and dangerous. Do not touch anything in contact with the line, such as trees, fences, or puddles of water.
- Stay at least 10 feet away from any downed power line.
High winds can cause power outages for various reasons. Winds can break trees and limbs that can land on power lines. High winds and blowing debris can also compromise electrical facilities and potentially cause downed power lines.
To report a safety hazard, a downed power line, or a tree hazard, please visit aeptexas.com/outages or call (866) 223-8508.
For more information, please visit AEPTexas.com.