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PECNews

  1. PEC's phone system is down due to an electrical hit from the storms. To report an outage, call our automated outage line 888-883-3379. 6:12 PM Oct 9th, 2011 via web
  2. Rerouted power, all but 180 members near Leander fires have service. FD say area will not be safe for repairs until Tues. #centraltxfires 9:26 PM Sep 5th, 2011 via Mobile Web
  3. Just heard work is progressing on transmission lines but active fires keeping us from energizing the distribution lines and making repairs. 11:28 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via web
  4. Update-distribution poles burned to ground and damaged transmission structures-crews and contractors working as safely/quickly as they can 11:20 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via web
  5. We have been able to restore power to all but 860 members. Crews are inspecting damage and working to make repairs caused by the fire. 6:59 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via Mobile Web
  6. Able to restore power to Spur 191 and Old Town area of Spicewood. Poles are burning in other areas so Paleface Park area will be deenergized 10:30 PM Sep 4th, 2011 via Mobile Web
  7. PEC crews have reported that multiple poles are on fire so power can't be restored for safety reasons. 7:58 PM Sep 4th, 2011 via Mobile Web
  8. The fire is still burning so we have only been able to restore power on the east side of the bridge; crews are ready when all clear is given 7:19 PM Sep 4th, 2011 via Mobile Web
  9. We are working with the fire department and have interrupted power to 2000 in the Marble Falls area for safety reasons. 4:51 PM Sep 4th, 2011 via Mobile Web