It could be another week before some Austin Energy customers get power back

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It could be another week before some Austin Energy customers get power back

KUT 90.5 | By KUT Staff
Published February 5, 2023 at 10:25 AM CST
Updated February 5, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST

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An Austin Energy crew member repairs cables along a circuit on Eberhart Lane in South Austin.

Some Austin Energy customers may not have their power restored for another week, the utility said Sunday night.

"We are now focusing on the most complicated & time-consuming restoration efforts. Incoming wind & rain will pose additional challenges," it said in a tweet. "Based on current information, we expect to restore power to nearly all remaining customers by Sunday, Feb. 12."

Link to tweet

Around 30,000 customers were out of power Sunday night, according to Austin Energy's outage map. The utility said residents without power who need a place to stay can call 311 or 512-974-2000 for overnight shelter.

Strong winds expected Tuesday could lead to more trees and branches falling on power lines and more damage, City Manager Spencer Cronk said at a news conference earlier in the day Sunday.

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