Hundreds lose power during ice storm
"More east than west, but everyone was impacted," Fletcher said.
The city of
At one point, Oncor reported 2,600 customers were without power, she said. As of
A representative with the
All the company's linemen, as well as contractors, were working to restore power, according to the
The
Due to low attendance, the shelter was closed at
There were no injuries, she said.
As of
Officials said city police, fire, streets, utilities and solid waste departments "worked diligently" to respond to the calls, which included downed and arcing power lines, downed trees and blocked roadways.
"The city would like to express our sincere appreciation for the Era, Lindsay and Muenster Volunteer Fire Departments who provided assistance during the storm," the release states.
Icy conditions also altered schedules for many school districts.
While there were a few reports of some icy spots on area roads, downed trees and power lines were what blocked roadways, Fletcher said.
"The
Around
City officials advise residents to contact their insurance company and a private tree removal company if a tree has fallen on their property.
" If you hire a private tree removal company, please make sure that the price they quote includes removal of the tree debris and not placement on the curb for city crews to haul away," according to the release.
Huddleston said the
Residents must present their city utility bill and a driver's license. Brush drop off is free for residents. Contractors will be charged per ton.
For brush left at the curb by residents, pick up will begin the week of
As the rain continues, flooding on low-water crossings could be the next issue that arises, Fletcher said.
"We already have some reports in Precinct 2," he said.
There is a 70 to 80 percent chance of rain Friday and Saturday, according to a 7-day forecast from the
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