Cleco continues with restoration efforts from Tropical Storm Barry
73 percent of customers restored since height of storm
PINEVILLE, La. – (12 p.m.) – Cleco crews continue with restoration efforts after Tropical Storm Barry left roughly 63,000 customers without power across the state. At noon, the company had restored power to approximately 46,000 of those customers.
“We have restored power to 73 percent of our customers since the height of the storm,” said James Lass, general manager of distribution operations and emergency management.
As of 12 p.m., Cleco had approximately 17,000 customers without power.
|
Parish |
Customers without power |
|
Allen |
39 |
|
Avoyelles |
728 |
|
Evangeline |
9 |
|
Grant |
196 |
|
Iberia |
8,568 |
|
Rapides |
152 |
|
St. Martin |
313 |
|
St. Mary |
6,996 |
|
St. Tammany |
94 |
Cleco reminds customers to be safe.
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In the event of flooding, remember to never walk, swim or drive through water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
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If water is rising, turn off electricity at the main breaker, evacuate and stay away until waters have completely receded. Have an electrician check the home or building's wiring before using electricity.
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Stay clear of fallen trees or debris where downed power lines may be hidden.
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Stay away from areas where Cleco crews are working.
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Stay away from downed lines. Assume all downed power lines are live and stay away. Do not attempt to move limbs or anything else touching a power line.
For more information, visit Cleco’s Storm Center or follow the company on Facebook at @ClecoPower.