Update from Cleco

TRANSMISSION: There is light structural damage and minimum tree interference to Cleco Power's transmission system following Hurricane Ida. Within 48 hours, Cleco’s transmission system will be energized. However, our transmission system is dependent on interties with other utilities. Accessibility will be a challenge given that transmission runs over difficult to reach areas (i.e. canals, marsh) and much of the area is flooded. We have four helicopters available for patrol, as well as airboats, dozers, track hoes, giraffes and marsh buggies.

DISTRIBUTION: Restoration efforts are ongoing in tandem with damage assessment efforts. Damage assessments on the distribution side will be 75% complete in the next 3-4 days. From initial reports, we know the damage is significant and restoration will be a multi-week event for some customers. Restoration efforts are ongoing in tandem with damage assessment efforts.

Below are estimated times for restoration (ETR). Additional ETRs will be shared, as they become available. If you do not see your area listed, we do not have an update available for the area at this time. Please note that unexpected damage or inclement weather could impact restoration efforts and timelines.

Franklin: ETR is today, Tuesday, Aug. 31

Patterson/Berwick: ETR is tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 1

Covington/Madisonville/Mandeville: Today, crews continue working on critical infrastructure. There is a large number of broken poles and downed trees being reported. Dove Park and Hunt Drive substations are energized and crews are working on energizing other substations. Some customers on Dove Park Road and Hwy 59 will have power restored today. We will have more updates as the day continues.

Slidell: There are a large number of broken poles and trees on lines being reported. Crews have restored power to 90% of Slidell Memorial Hospital and are still working on the other 10% which comes from a different feed. They are working to restore full power to the hospital today. Crews are working on restoring power to a city sewer pumping system off of Terrace Ave. Power should be restored to the sewer pumping system later this morning/early afternoon. We will have more updates as the day continues.

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Posted by Vito Andolini

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 8/31/21 at 11:42 am to LSUfan4444

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Update from Cleco TRANSMISSION: There is light structural damage and minimum tree interference to Cleco Power's transmission system following Hurricane Ida. Within 48 hours, Cleco’s transmission system will be energized. However, our transmission system is dependent on interties with other utilities. Accessibility will be a challenge given that transmission runs over difficult to reach areas (i.e. canals, marsh) and much of the area is flooded. We have four helicopters available for patrol, as well as airboats, dozers, track hoes, giraffes and marsh buggies. DISTRIBUTION: Restoration efforts are ongoing in tandem with damage assessment efforts. Damage assessments on the distribution side will be 75% complete in the next 3-4 days. From initial reports, we know the damage is significant and restoration will be a multi-week event for some customers. Restoration efforts are ongoing in tandem with damage assessment efforts. Below are estimated times for restoration (ETR). Additional ETRs will be shared, as they become available. If you do not see your area listed, we do not have an update available for the area at this time. Please note that unexpected damage or inclement weather could impact restoration efforts and timelines. Franklin: ETR is today, Tuesday, Aug. 31 Patterson/Berwick: ETR is tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 1 Covington/Madisonville/Mandeville: Today, crews continue working on critical infrastructure. There is a large number of broken poles and downed trees being reported. Dove Park and Hunt Drive substations are energized and crews are working on energizing other substations. Some customers on Dove Park Road and Hwy 59 will have power restored today. We will have more updates as the day continues. Slidell: There are a large number of broken poles and trees on lines being reported. Crews have restored power to 90% of Slidell Memorial Hospital and are still working on the other 10% which comes from a different feed. They are working to restore full power to the hospital today. Crews are working on restoring power to a city sewer pumping system off of Terrace Ave. Power should be restored to the sewer pumping system later this morning/early afternoon. We will have more updates as the day continues.

Thanks, do you have a link for this?

I don’t see it on their website.

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Posted by LSU>USC

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Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:15 pm to LSUfan4444

Update from WSTE:

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Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative Launches Massive Power Restoration Effort in the Wake of Hurricane Ida

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative (WSTE) has launched a major power restoration effort to begin rebuilding its system, which sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Ida.

As of noon today, 43,191 consumer-members are without power. WSTE will work as quickly and safely as possible to bring members back online. Full power restoration is expected to take weeks to complete.

“We have assembled a force of 340 line workers and contractors from across the nation to support what will be the second largest power restoration efforts in our history,” said Charles Hill, CEO. “As we begin this historic rebuilding process, a systematic approach designed to get the most assets and members back up in the least amount of time is used. We thank our members for their continued patience.”

Although a full damage assessment is still underway, WSTE estimates that Hurricane Ida snapped 350 poles and damaged or brought down more than 5,100 miles of line. Crews are having to cut their way through fallen trees and remove other debris to reach their substations and infrastructure. Some of the most severely affected communities include Savanah Branch, Goodbee, Barkers Corner and Husser. Restoration times could be particularly prolonged in these areas.

Contractors and crews began arriving yesterday to support WSTE from New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and Mississippi. Co-op mutual aid crews have been secured from electric cooperatives from Texas, including CoServ, Jackson Electric Cooperative, Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative, United Cooperative Services, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Mid-South Synergy, and Rusk County Electric Cooperative.

We are here for you. Contact us at 1-866-672-9773 to report outages or use your free SmartHub app.

WSTE continues to urge all members to put safety first:

• Stay away from downed wires. Always assume they are energized. Contact the co-op to report downed wires or an outage.
• Avoid flooded areas. Flooding is a major threat from Ida. Flash flooding can occur suddenly due to intense rainfall. Long-term flooding along rivers, bayous and streams can persist for days following a storm. When approaching water on a roadway, remember: Don’t Drown. Turn Around.
• Avoid crews working in the street. This will keep you and the crews safe and allow them to work on restoring your power.
• If you plan to use a portable generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use only when necessary. Don’t overload it and turn it off at night when you’re asleep or if you leave your home.
• To avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, place portable generators outside in a well-ventilated area, more than 20 feet away from your home, doors and windows. Never run a generator inside, not even in your garage. Do not connect the generator directly into your home’s main fuse box or circuit panel.
• Protect food and refrigerated medicine with ice in an insulated cooler. If you are without power for more than two hours, refrigerated foods should be placed in a cooler. Foods will stay frozen for 36 to 48 hours in a fully loaded freezer if the door remains closed, and a half-full freezer will generally keep frozen foods for up to 24 hours. Check foodsafety.gov to learn more about when to throw out or keep food after a power outage.
• Tune in to local news broadcasts for the latest weather and emergency information.

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