As of 9 a.m., approximately 17,200 customers were without power, down from a peak of more than 32,000 at 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Additional resources have been deployed to the hardest hit areas (Orange, Port Arthur, Winnie and Beaumont networks) to assist with restoration efforts.
Key messages:
- Orange County remains the most heavily impacted area, with over 13,000 customers without power as of 9 a.m. Critical transmission infrastructure and 11 substations were damaged by the storms. Four substations have been restored. This equipment is critical, as it allows power to be carried into the area.
- Entergy Texas expects to restore power to most customers today with most customers in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Winnie networks restored by the end of day.
- The majority of customers are expected to be restored today with the exception of the hardest hit areas in Orange County due to the severity of equipment damage.
- Damage assessment is ongoing. We will continue providing additional information and restoration times. The next update will be at 4 p.m. today.