AEP Texas One Voice #1
Thursday, March 13 4:30 p.m.
AEP Texas activates ICS, urges customers to prepare for high winds
AEP Texas has activated Level 3 ICS operations across each of its five Districts – Corpus Christi, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, Abilene, and San Angelo – ahead of the heavy winds and extreme weather predicted to impact the state through the end of the week. Crews stand ready to respond to any outage situation.
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and Fire Watch Warnings for many areas in Texas, and high winds are expected across the state. Friday is predicted to bring the strongest wind activity and an elevated fire risk to several areas.
We urge 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.