Severe storms leave thousands without power for up to a week.
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Over 200k people in Louisiana and East Texas are without power due to heavy winds and an EF-1 tornado. SWEPCO has set up staging areas and brought in nearly 2,800 linemen to help restore power, but it could take up to a week until all power is restored. Priority power situations include hospitals, nursing homes, and sewer lift stations. Safety is also a priority for SWEPCO. Another update will be released around 5 p.m. CST.
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