More Than 80 Crews Worked Across San Antonio After Severe Weather Brought Damaging Winds and Widespread Power Outages
CPS Energy has completed restoration of all storm-related power outages after severe weather swept through San Antonio, initially knocking out electricity to more than 250,000 customers, according to the utility.
CPS Energy said all storm-related outages were restored as of Sept. 1 following several days of work by employees, contractors and outside crews.
The severe weather moved into the utility’s service territory Friday night, bringing winds of up to 65 mph and approximately 2,481 lightning strikes.
“I want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding,” interim CPS Energy President and CEO Frank Almaraz said. “None of this would be possible without the countless hours put in by our employees, contractors and mutual assistance partners who worked around the clock to restore service.”
Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across San Antonio
The storm caused extensive damage to CPS Energy infrastructure across the service area.
According to the utility, crews responded to more than 1,000 downed-wire calls, conducted 280 tree-trimming operations to clear debris, replaced 137 transformers and replaced more than 60 utility poles.
At the height of the restoration effort, more than 80 crews were working throughout the area with support from CPS Energy contractors and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
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The widespread outages affected residents, businesses and public facilities across San Antonio. Some neighborhoods remained without electricity for several days as crews worked through fallen trees, damaged power lines and other storm debris.
Woodlawn Lake Among Hardest-Hit Areas
Woodlawn Lake was among the areas hit particularly hard by the storm.
CPS Energy’s Customer Response Unit distributed water, ice and food to more than 1,000 customers at Woodlawn Lake Park while restoration work continued.
The utility said it is also working with local and government agencies to assist residents affected by extended outages.
CPS Energy encouraged customers who need payment assistance to call 210-353-2222. Residents can also sign up for CPS Energy Alerts to receive outage and restoration information during future weather events.
