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BPUB Rotating Outage Update 1:30 p.m.

 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The following is an update on areas being impacted by rotating outages. BPUB will send these bulletins out as the information is received. Please understand that this information can change quickly.

 

Areas to lose power

Los Ebanos Blvd., Honeydale Rd., Emerald Ln., Catherine Ln., Russell Dr., El Paso Rd., Center Dr., French River Dr., Wild Olive Ln., and surrounding streets

 

Areas to regain power

Padre Island Hwy; NAFTA Pkwy; Lourdes Ave; Jaime Zapata; N Central Ave and surrounding streets; Port of Brownsville (Capt Donald Foust & RL Ostos); N Indiana and surrounding streets

 

With the rotating outages, customers may experience an electric outage for approximately 30 minutes to one hour, though this can vary depending on the need. The rotating outages will continue until ERCOT instructs BPUB to discontinue.

BPUB is asking consumers to curtail electric usage. Customers are encouraged to turn down their thermostats by a few degrees and avoid using any non-essential appliances or lighting during this time.

BPUB recommends the following to conserve electricity:

• Turn down thermostats to 68-degrees.
• Close shades and blinds to reduce the amount of heat lost through windows.
• Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.
• Avoid using large appliances (i.e., ovens, washing machines, etc.).
• Wear warm, comfortable clothing

BPUB will keep providing information throughout the emergency. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

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