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AEP Texas crews restoring power throughout Rio Grande Valley - Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 9 a.m.

April 29, 2023

AEP Texas crews continue to reduce the number of outages following the strong storms that moved through the Rio Grande Valley on Friday night.  As of 9 a.m. on Saturday, crews reduced to approximately 90,000 outages as compared to the estimated peak of 156,000 late Friday evening. 

Edinburg Area Monday, 10 p.m.
Harlingen Area Saturday, 10 p.m.
McAllen Area Monday, 6 p.m.
Mission Area  Monday, 10 p.m.
Pharr Area Monday, 10 p.m.
Port Isabel Area  Saturday, 10 p.m.
Rio Grande City Area Saturday, 10 p.m.
San Benito Area Saturday, 10 p.m.
Weslaco Sunday, 8 p.m.

 

Here are the most current estimated restoration times for the Valley.  Please remember that these are PROJECTIONS that could change as restoration efforts continue.  The estimated restoration times shown include the city listed as well as surrounding areas.  

Please consider any downed power lines to be energized and dangerous.  Please stay at least 10 feet away from any downed electric equipment and ensure that children and pets also stay away. 

AEP Texas crews and business partners from nearby districts have been called in to aid in the restoration.  Other utilities are being contacted through the company’s mutual assistance program.  

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.  

 

Las cuadrillas de AEP Texas restauran la energía en todo el Valle del Río Grande

Las cuadrillas de AEP Texas continúan reduciendo el número de interrupciones luego de las fuertes tormentas que se movieron a través del Valle del Río Grande el viernes por la noche.  A partir de las 9 a.m. del sábado, las cuadrillas se redujeron a aproximadamente 90,000 interrupciones en comparación con el pico estimado de 156,000 el viernes por la noche.  

Aquí están los tiempos de restauración estimados más actuales para el Valle.  Recuerde que estas son PROYECCIONES que podrían cambiar a medida que continúen los esfuerzos de restauración.  Los tiempos de restauración estimados que se muestran incluyen la ciudad enumerada, así como las áreas circundantes.   

Por favor, considere que cualquier línea eléctrica caída está energizada y es peligrosa.  Manténgase al menos a 10 pies de distancia de cualquier equipo eléctrico caído y asegúrese de que los niños y las mascotas también se mantengan alejados.  

Los equipos de AEP Texas y los socios comerciales de los distritos cercanos han sido llamados para ayudar en la restauración.  Otras empresas de servicios públicos están siendo contactadas a través del programa de asistencia mutua de la compañía.   

Se proporcionará información actualizada a medida que esté disponible.

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