CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (September 21, 2020) – AEP Texas reminds Texas Gulf Coast customers on life support systems to make necessary medical arrangements now as Tropical Storm Beta approaches and will likely cause scattered power outages.
Tropical Storm Beta is predicted to make landfall Monday evening near Port O’Connor and bring heavy rains and possible flooding to coastal areas.
Safety reminders:
- All power lines should be considered energized and dangerous. Do not touch anything in contact with the line, such as trees, fences or standing water. Please keep children and pets inside during and after the storm. Report downed power lines by calling (866) 223-8508.
- All AEP Texas crews are following strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, which include wearing a mask and practicing physical and social distancing.
- Customers should not approach crews for any reason, especially due to enhanced COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Additional Tips in the Event of an Outage
- Unplug major appliances and electronic equipment like televisions, VCRs and computers and turn them on one at a time when power is restored. If an outage occurs, please switch your air conditioning unit to off.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep cold air inside.
- If you use a portable or RV generator, follow the manufacturers' instructions. Always locate the portable generator outside the home away from open windows.
To view the outage map or for more information visit us on the web at aeptexas.com or on social media via Facebook and Twitter.
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About AEP Texas
AEP Texas serves over one million consumers in the deregulated retail electric marketplace in south and AEP Texas serves over one million electric meters in the deregulated Texas retail electric marketplace. As an energy delivery (wires) company, AEP Texas delivers electricity safely and reliably to homes, businesses and industry across its nearly 100,000 square mile service territory in south and west Texas. AEP Texas also builds new power lines, restores service following outages and reads the meters via advanced meter technology for retail electric providers (REPs) throughout its service territory. The company also connects or disconnects service upon the orders of the REPs. Connect with AEP Texas at AEPTexas.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @aeptexas.