Hurricane Delta made landfall this evening along the southwest coast of Louisiana As the storm moves through the state, more than 41,000 customers are without power
Pineville, La, Oct 9 November 2020 (7:00 am update) – Hurricane Delta made landfall this evening along the southwest coast of Louisiana As the storm moves statewide, more of 41,000 customers are without electricity
In addition to Cleco staff, the company has a storm workforce of around 2,100 contractors, which includes damage assessors, distribution line mechanics, vegetation specialists, distribution and transport and transport contractors, ready to restore electricity after the passage of the storm
« The safety of our teams, contractors and customers is the priority in everything we do. Once conditions are safe, damage assessments will begin by land and air, and crews will begin to restore current, ”said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management “We are following our storm restoration plan, focusing our efforts on critical infrastructure such as water and sewer systems, hospitals and medical facilities, and then moving to the circuits with the greatest number of customers until power is restored for all customers »
Operate generators in well-ventilated areas, away from combustible materials and keep them free from oil, mud and other foreign matter Plug appliances directly into portable generators with grounded extension cords that can withstand the load Never plug a generator into a wall outlet This could supply power to your home’s wiring to the entire Cleco circuit and cause injury or death to a worker attempting to repair this circuit Do not exceed the rated capacity of the generator and only refuel when the engine is stopped and cooled
Assume all downed power lines are live and stay away Immediately report broken power lines by calling 1-800-622-6537 and 911 Do not walk in nearby puddles or attempt to move an object that comes in contact with a fallen power line
If water rises, turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker, drain and stay away until the water is completely removed Have the wiring checked by a licensed electrician before using the electricity
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