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Power Restored to More Than 90% of Customers; All-In Response Continues

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.

Shelby County Included in State Disaster Declaration

June 22, 2023 - Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s disaster declaration to include additional Northeast Texas communities affected by recent severe storms causing widespread electricity infrastructure damage. The counties added to the Governor’s declaration are Morris and Shelby counties.

Portacool Hosting Informational Meetings for Production Employees

June 22, 2023 - Portacool has been working hard with local, state, and national authorities to provide you with important information as we start rebuilding our facilities. We know that many of you want to know about your job status; therefore, we invite all production employees to come to the Windham Civic Center (located at 146 Express Blvd, Center, TX 75935) during the times mentioned below. When you come, please ensure you arrive according to the first letter of your last name.

City of Tenaha Rescinds Boil Water Requirement

June 21, 2023 - On June 16 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Tenaha public water system, 2100002, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

East Lamar Water Supply Consumer Confidence Report for 2022; MCL Violation for TTHM

June 21, 2023 - East Lamar Water Supply water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2022 is now available. East Lamar WSC provides surface water and ground water from the Wilcox Aquifer located in Shelby County. To view the report, click here.

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation - TTHM

One More Day of Oppressive Heat

June 21, 2023 - According to the National Weather Service, Shreveport, Louisiana, Shelby County should receive a break from the excessive heat with the current heat advisory ending at 7pm.

June Declared Hunger Awareness Month By County Commissioners

June 21, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners recognized June as Hunger Awareness Month during their meeting held June 7, 2023.

Center FD Reports on Portacool Fire, Offers Thanks for Assistance

June 20, 2023 - On Saturday June 17 at approximately 2:45pm the Center Fire Department was notified of a fire at the Portacool Manufacturing Plant located at 711 FM 2468.

Center Fire Dept immediately responded and found heavy smoke coming from the structure and a second page was sent out asking for all available help. The fire began to spread quickly and ultimately the main production building was a total loss.

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Call for Voluntary Power Conservation 4pm-8pm

Voluntary Conservation Notice Effective Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT

June 20, 2023 – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and forecasted record demand. The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT today, Tuesday, June 20.

Manufacturing Plant Fire: Portacool Responds Swiftly to the Emergency Situation

June 19, 2023 – Portacool, LLC, a global leader in portable evaporative cooling solutions and Evaporative Media Technologies, experienced a serious fire incident at one of its manufacturing facilities in Center, Texas, on June 17, 2023.

We express our gratitude to the local and surrounding area fire departments and emergency responders for their swift action and tireless efforts in containing the fire and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

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