After several days of city cleanups, power remains out for approximately 125,000 North Texas residents.
According to Oncor (via The Dallas Morning News), a significant portion of the outages occurred in Dallas County, affecting around 70,000 customers. The data also indicated that around 4,300 customers were without power in Collin County, 4,800 in Tarrant County and 2,000 in Denton County.
These numbers are subject to change following publication.
Oncor previously estimated power would be restored for most by Friday, May 31, but additional storms throughout the week slowed down the progress.
“Oncor crews continue to work 24/7 to restore power in your area,” Oncor said. “Lightning, rain and flooding caused by the most recent storms have caused access issues and slowed the pace of our restoration. We recognize the frustration and challenges our customers face without power, especially after such devastating storms, and we appreciate your patience.”
On May 30, the city of Dallas said it could take into the weekend to complete repairs. The city, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, is sponsoring a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide essential recovery services from governmental and nongovernmental agencies to residents impacted by the May 28, 2024 severe weather at Truett Elementary 1810 Inadale Ave, Dallas.
With high temperatures and humidity forecasted for the coming days, the city of Plano is urging its own residents to plan accordingly by seeking locations that have power and air conditioning.
The city is offering “cooling stations” during this time at all libraries and recreation center locations. Plano’s libraries and recreation centers are available as cooling stations during regular hours of operation.
To report a power outage or check the status, text OUT to 66267, use the MyOncor app, click “Report an Outage” on the map, or call 888.313.4747.
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