SHREVEPORT, La. (Dec. 23, 2022) – As of 2:00 p.m., approximately 8,600 customers remain without power in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. Crews continue to work quickly and as safely as possible to restore electricity after a winter storm brought strong winds and extreme cold through the region. At peak, more than 12,200 customers were without power between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday.
Estimated times of restoration for 95% of customers in these areas are as follows:
- Shreveport/Bossier, Louisiana: 10 p.m. today, Dec. 23
- Haughton, Louisiana: 11:59 p.m. today, Dec. 23
- Vivian/Plain Dealing, Louisiana: 5 p.m. today, Dec. 23
- Natchitoches, Louisiana: 5 p.m. today, Dec. 23 (Updated)
- Hornbeck, Louisiana: 5 p.m. today, Dec. 23
- Mansfield/Logansport, Louisiana: 5 p.m. today, Dec. 23 (Updated)
- Longview, Texas: 8 p.m. today, Dec. 23
Additional estimated restoration times can be found using our Outage Map at SWEPCO.com/OutageMap.
Power Conservation
Below-freezing temperatures and windy conditions are expected throughout the day and overnight for our region. As we continue to restore power to customers, we are asking those who have power to consider conserving where they can. Limiting power usage as much as possible helps us be more efficient in restoring service to others during these conditions.
- Turn off or unplug appliances and lights not being used
- Lower your thermostat a few degrees
- Limit space heaters where possible
- Let the sunshine in to help naturally heat your home
- Close shades that don’t have sunshine to keep heat in
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Safety Reminders
Downed power lines - Never touch a downed line, or go near it, no matter how harmless it looks. The line could be energized. Don’t touch anything in contact with the line, such as trees, fences or puddles of water. Stay away, and keep others away, especially children and pets. Call SWEPCO or 911 immediately.
Portable generator safety – If you use a portable or RV generator, do not plug the generator into your circuit box. Portable generators can "backfeed" electricity up the line and risk the lives of repair workers and the public. Follow the manufacturers' instructions carefully and plug essential appliances directly into the generator.