Electric service restored to 99 percent of Rio Grande Valley

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August 1, 2008 - 10:09 AM

Valley Morning Star

Almost every AEP Texas customer who lost electric service during Hurricane Dolly has had power restored to them, the company said.

According to a press release, 2,194 remained without power as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

AEP customers who remain without electricity are asked to call 866-223-8508.

Customers without electric service are as follows:

Brownsville/Port Isabel 1,022 (includes South Padre Island)

Los Fresnos 0

Edinburg 8

Harlingen/La Feria 927

McAllen 2

Mission 0

Pharr 23

San Benito 155

Weslaco 57

AEP reminds customers that tree crews clear the right-of-way of trees and brush to allow repair workers to restore power. AEP does not remove cut trees. Property owners are responsible for brush removal.

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