Following reported tornado activity in the San Augustine area, crews are now currently assessing the damage so that power restoration may begin. 

 

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

 

Above all, DETEC encourages everyone to keep safety a priority. Should you encounter a downed line, consider it live and dangerous.  Please report all downed lines and outages to DETEC at 1(800) 392-5986.

 

Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is a non-profit electricity provider serving 8 counties in Deep East Texas: San Augustine, Shelby, Sabine, Panola, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Jasper and Newton.