BEAUMONT, Texas — About 1,200 Entergy customers in Southeast Texas remain without power Thursday morning after a line of storms passed through on Tuesday afternoon.
The storms, which included some high winds, left downed trees and downed power lines in its wake.
All of Southeast Texas was under a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the day
On Thursday morning at 7: 25 a.m. 1,212 were without power, according to the Entergy's online outage map.
At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, more than 6,000 were without power.
Here's a county by county breakdown as of 7:25 a.m. on Thursday
- Chambers County: 2
- Hardin County: 281
- Jefferson County: 455
- Liberty County: 25
- Newton County: 0
- Orange County: 197
- Tyler County: 252
In Beaumont's north end, a tree remained atop a car, Wednesday morning, pinning the powerlines to the ground in the 5500 block of Pine Burr Blvd where a dozen homes were without power.
Joann Lewis told 12News that she and her sister pulled into their PIne Burr Blvd driveway on Tuesday afternoon and then the tree fell on the car trapping them inside it briefly. Neither was injured.
Their home has been without power since then she said.
Entergy's outage map shows that 12 homes on her street are without power and estimates a restoral time of 10 p.m. Wednesday night.
On Tuesday the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported that a tree had fallen on a home in the 900 block of Yorkshire Dr.
Restoration times are estimates only according to the Entergy website.
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Severe weather causes downed trees, power outages across SE Texas
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.