Pineville, La. – Storms moved through Cleco’s service territory this morning causing widespread power outages to approximately 20,000 customers.

“All available Cleco line crews and an additional 115 contractor crews from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas have been mobilized to begin restoration efforts,” said James Lass, general manager of distribution operations and emergency management. 

Cleco currently has about 12,000 customers without power. 

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Cleco reminds customers to be aware of possible downed lines. Stay away from low-hanging or downed lines. Call Cleco or 911 to report an unsafe situation with electricity.