May 16, 2008 News Media Release
Austin Energy Storm Update

At 10:30 a.m., Austin Energy crews had about 200 locations where repairs need to be made. However, about 150 of those locations do not involve customers without power. They are reports of locations with tree or wire damage. Currently, there are about 3,000 customers without power. There are 35 tree trimming and 35 line crews in service. Additional crews are patrolling areas where there are not power outages but are assessing tree trimming work and clean up that needs to be scheduled.

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Phone: (512) 322-9100