Commissioner Barr Advises Caution Around Power Lines

August 27, 2020 - Shelby County Commissioners are currently working to assess the damage incurred in the area resulting from Hurricane Laura.

Charles Barr, Precinct 3 Commissioner, advises a lot of downed trees are wrapped in power lines and are not able to be handled by commissioner crews.

If anyone sees down power lines, wrapped in trees or not, contact Deep East Texas Electric Co-op, SWEPCO, or whoever your electric provider may be.

Further updates are expected from county officials as the extent of the damage is realized.