July 7, 2023 – The AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of SWEPCO, is donating $100,000 to help local communities affected by the June 16 supercell storm that caused catastrophic damage across the Ark-La-Tex.
Four regional food banks will share the gift: Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, East Texas Food Bank, Harvest Texarkana and Titus County Cares.
June 22, 2023 - Following the massive restoration effort, more than 225,000 Ark-La-Tex residents have had their power restored. The work in three states has been described as historic with more than 3,978 utility professionals from across the U.S., offering support.
Reports show approximately 21,800 Ark-La-Tex residents remain without power and work continues.
June 17, 2023 – Early morning storms on Friday left catastrophic damage in East Texas and Northwest Louisiana including significant impacts to transmission lines, the backbone of SWEPCO’s energy delivery network. The storm included a National Weather Service confirmed EF-1 half-mile wide tornado that touched down in Panola County, Texas and crossed into Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
June 16, 2023 - Emergency assessment and response is well underway by SWEPCO crews across the service area after powerful storms brought down trees in east Texas and into northwest Louisiana. As of 11 a.m., Friday, more than 237,000 customers were without power. Many roads were also blocked by some of the same downed trees that took down power lines.
Crews are working now to support four regional hospitals impacted by the extreme weather in Shreveport, Louisiana and Marshall and Longview, Texas to help make those facilities safe.
December 20, 2022 - Southwestern Electric Power Co. is urging customers to be prepared for a potential extreme winter weather event Thursday and Friday. Forecasts predict dangerous, below-freezing temperatures, high winds and some wintry precipitation across Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. These factors can stress the electric grid and cause utility problems. SWEPCO personnel are prepared if power outages occur and are asking customers to do the same by following these tips.
November 16, 2022 – SWEPCO is joining utility organizations nationwide today on Utility Scam Awareness Day to raise awareness and educate customers about scams targeting electric, water and natural gas customers.
Scammers use phone, in-person and online tactics to elicit personal and financial information. Below are signs someone may be impersonating a SWEPCO employee to scam a customer.
Someone makes contact asking for personal or financial information
November 3, 2022 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. crews are ready to respond should the severe storms forecast Wednesday for portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas cause power outages.
When storms and high winds damage the electric grid, SWEPCO crews work as safely and quickly as possible to restore power. Once the storm passes, field personnel will begin assessing damage to the power grid and clearing downed power lines and other hazards.
October 27, 2022 – SWEPCO wants to remind the public about some important safety tips when working on outdoor projects this fall. Knowing what to do before you begin a project outdoors not only can help prevent serious injury or death, but can help you avoid possible fines, high repair costs and power outage.