Storm Causes Area Outages, DETEC Reports 100 Meters Out

July 28, 2016 - Following a storm blowing in shortly after 3:30pm Thursday, July 28th, electric outages began happening around the county.

Many areas have all ready had power restored and as of 6:30 PM, DETEC is reporting approximately 100 meters out due to the weather with the majority of these being in the Shelby (Joaquin) and San Augustine County area.

Crews are working to restore all power as quickly and as safely as possibly.

DETEC customers can report outages by calling 1-800-392-5986.