Thousands Without Power in El Paso as Crews Respond to Outages

EL PASO, Texas – A power outage affecting thousands of residents has been reported in the city, primarily concentrated in the Alameda area, as El Paso Electric crews work to resolve the issue.

The outage, which has impacted approximately 1,500 customers near the intersection of Alameda and North Loop, was confirmed early this morning. Affected residents have been left without electricity as crews assess the situation and begin restoration efforts.

El Paso Electric has verified the accuracy of the outage map, highlighting several hotspots in the area. A company spokesperson stated, “Our teams are on the scene assessing the situation and working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.” However, they noted that there is currently no estimated time for power restoration.

The ongoing outage has prompted concerns among residents who are relying on power for heating, especially as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days. El Paso Electric encourages customers to report their outages through the company’s hotline and stay tuned for updates through their official channels.

As the situation develops, officials emphasize the importance of safety and urge residents to steer clear of downed power lines and report any hazards to the power company. The city will provide further updates as they receive more information about the restoration efforts.