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Appalachian Power has stated that most customers affected by power outages caused by storms in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will have their service restored by late Sunday night, but some areas may have to wait until late Monday night. Heavy rainfall on Sunday has slowed down restoration efforts in the Tri-Cities area.
Shreveport city leaders discussed the response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish on Thursday evening. SWEPCO reports 180,891 outages, and restoration continues to be a multi-day event. Partial Boil Advisory is in effect for some water systems in Caddo Parish. Cooling centers and free ice distribution sites have been established. Citizens are urged to report damage to their homes and businesses and to stay safe by avoiding downed power wires and using generators in open areas.
State, parish and city leaders discussed response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish, resulting in major road closures, power outages, water system disruptions, and the need for cooling centers. SWEPCO is currently focusing on tree and debris removal, and restoration of public safety and critical municipal infrastructure. Citizens are encouraged to sign up for the parish/city emergency alert system and reach out to United Way 2-1-1 Help Line for assistance. Officials urge the public to stay safe after the storm by staying away from downed power wires and fallen trees.