Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is currently and has been monitoring Tropical Storm Harvey for the past several days, as well as preparing for the storm's possible movement across the DETEC Service Area.

 

DETEC linemen are currently responding to outages and contractors are ready to respond if needed.

 

With the current rainfall levels increasing and the continued forecasted rain over the next few days, please understand that restoration efforts may be slowed considerably to ensure the safety of our lineman and contractors.

 

We encourage you to also prepare now for the possibility of weather-related problems. We urge everyone to make necessary preparations including:

 

* If you or someone in your household is dependent upon life support, have an alternate power source available or identify a location you can move to that has an alternate power source.

 

* Check backup generators for proper operations and remember to carefully follow generator safety precautions including NOT operating a generator indoors.

 

* Monitor local weather conditions.

 

* Follow warnings from local authorities. If you must travel, check drivetexas.org, for road closures and hazard information.

 

* Above all, we want to ask you to be safe - STAY AWAY FROM ALL DOWNED LINES. Consider them all to be live and dangerous. Call DETEC at 1-800-392-5986 to report downed lines and outages.

 

Please report outages, by calling: 1-800-392-5986