14/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 14/07/2024 22:19
Insights > Entergy Texas storm update - 7/14/24, 6 p.m.
07/14/2024
Entergy Texas has successfully restored power to more than 92%of customers impactedby Hurricane Beryl. As of 6 p.m. Sunday, approximately 234,500 of the 252,460 customers impactedbythe storm have been restored.
Accessibility remains the primary challenge for remaining outages due to the amount of downed vegetation in some areas. When vegetation impacts multiple areas, crews must carefully clear debris and ensure the safety of the work environment before repairs can begin. This process can be time-consuming and may extend the overall restoration timeline.
Entergy Texas continues to relocate restoration workers to the most significantly impacted areas, like portions of Cleveland, New Caney and Conroe. Additionally, special equipment is being used to reach hard-to-access areas and make repairs as quickly as possible.
The chart below shows the latest estimated restoration times for customers still experiencing an outage following Hurricane Beryl.
Once vegetation is cleared and crews are ready to repair or rebuild parts of the distribution system, the location of polescan also create certain challenges. Poles can be located:
Stay informed throughout the restoration process using the following resources: