Power outages across Southeast Texas after severe weather, crews working to restore power – 12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC

BEAUMONT, Texas We're keeping up with power outages around Southeast Texas and as we receive updated information we'll let you know.

10:00 a.m.:Around 7,000 Entergy Texas customers are without power, down from more than 19,000 around 6:00 a.m. this morning. The hardest-hit areas are Grimes, Walker, Montgomery and Hardin Counties, Entergy said in a news release.

Crews are assessing damage and restoring power as quickly as is safely possible. Entergy has brought in additional crews to assist in restoration work.

2:30 a.m.: As the leading edge of the storm passed over Beaumont, more than 3,300 Entergy customers were without power in Southeast Texas according to Entergy's online outage site.

More than 1,600 were in the dark in Liberty County the site said.

Some 12News viewers reported on Facebook that Buna was without power.

At one point almost 900 Entergy customers in Vidor were without power but now appeared to have their service restored.

Heres a tally of Entergy customers without power as of 3:10 a.m.

1 a.m.: The nearly 3,000 Entergy customers in Lumberton who lost power around 11:30 p.m. already have their power restored according to Entergy's online outage site.

A handful of other customers in Southeast Texas are without power including 233 in Hardin County and 191 in Liberty County.

12:15 a.m.: Nearly 3,000 customers were without power in the Lumberton area according to Entergy's online outage site.

Restoration times are estimates only according to the Entergy website.

"Indication that power is restored to your area does not guarantee your house/business has power. We cannot restore power to structures with damaged electrical equipment," according to Entergy.

Entergy has an online outage map where you can view outages in their service area.

MORE |Entergy Outage Map

Heres where to report power outages in Southeast Texas.

Entergy (800) 968-8243

Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative 800-231-9340

Sam Houston Electric Cooperative 800-444-1207

Heres some tips from Entergy.com on being safe after a storm.

After a storm has passed, naturally thoughts center on getting back in, fixing the damage and getting back to normal as quickly as possible. But beware: the time after the storm can be more dangerous than the storm itself. Your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors is a core value.

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Entergy employees will work only when and where conditions are safe and secure to do so. Likewise, you should consider returning home only when you know it is safe.

Don't become careless after a storm and let your safety guard down. Just because you cant see any apparent danger doesnt mean there isnt any. For example, downed power lines may still be energized. Treat them with respect to avoid being electrocuted.

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