Severe storms leave over 11,000 Southeast Texas residents without power, impacting Jasper and Newton counties the most.
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas residents are experiencing power outages following storms, primarily in the lakes area.
As of 9:35 p.m. 11,424 JNEC customers were without power.
Here’s the current number of outages by county at 9:30 p.m…
Hardin County: Jasper County: 8.9KJefferson County: Liberty County: Newton County: 2.2KOrange County: 324Tyler County:
Restoration times are estimates only according to the power company websites.
Entergy Texas outages
Entergy Texas serves much of Southeast Texas including customers in Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange and Tyler counties.
MORE | Entergy outage map
Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op outages
The Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op serves customers in Jasper and Newton Counties.
MORE | Jasper Newton Electric Co-Op outage map
Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op outages
The Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op serves customers in Jasper, Newton, San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Panola, Sabine, and Rusk Counties.
MORE | Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op outage map
Sam Houston Electric Co-Op outages
The Sam Houston Electric Cooperative serves some customers in parts of Liberty, Hardin, Tyler and Jasper counties.
MORE | Sam Houston Co-Op outage map
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Here’s some tips from the Entergy website on how to stay safe during an outage…
Create an emergency preparedness kit, including a flashlight, batteries, and first aid supplies.Maintain supplies of healthy and filling snacks that don’t require refrigeration, such as dried fruits, nuts and protein bars.Make sure you have alternative charging methods for your phone or any device that requires power.Purchase ice or freeze water-filled plastic containers to help keep food cold during a temporary power outage.Learn about the emergency plans established in your area by contacting your state or local emergency management agency.If you rely on anything that’s battery-operated or power dependent, such as a medical device, have a backup plan.Maintain backup generators according to manufacturers’ recommendations and store an adequate supply of fuel in a safe place.
During an outage, disconnect or switch off appliances and electronic equipment that were running when the power went out. Avoid opening refrigerators and freezers to save cold air and preserve food longer.
Generators | Operate backup generators safely by following manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t attempt to connect your generator to the electrical system; it can backfeed to outdoor utility lines and injure or kill utility service personnel. An automatic transfer switch — installed by a qualified electrician — will help to ensure safe operation. Learn more here.
Refrigerated foods | Discard any perishable items in your refrigerator or freezer that may not be safe to consume. A refrigerator keeps food at a safe temperature for up to four hours during a power outage if it remains closed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends discarding foods such as meat, poultry and eggs if they’ve been above 40°F for more than two hours. Learn more here.