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Power Outages After Tropical Storm Edouard | Beaumont News
Tropical Storm Edouard slammed into Southeast Texas, leaving over 65,000 Entergy customers in the dark—with Jefferson County hardest hit at nearly 46,000 outages. As crews race to restore power, officials warn restoration times are estimates due to the massive scale of the damage. Without electricity, residents face spoiled food, dead batteries, and risks for those relying on medical devices. Entergy urges safety: keep appliances disconnected, minimize fridge openings, and follow generator guidelines to avoid deadly backfeed hazards. Stay alert—outage recovery is ongoing, with updates coming…
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