Oncor advising approximately 70,000 customers still without power, it could be Saturday before power is restored.
Oncor advising approximately 70,000 customers still without power, it could be Saturday before power is restored, especially those in the worst-hit areas including North Dallas, East Dallas and Mesquite.That number pales in comparison to Dallas County's outages which currently stand at 58,000.
They found out Friday that lightning struck a power pole behind their home and will need to be replaced.Nancy Deaton stood outside her home Friday afternoon watching as trucks with flashing lights drove by.“I’m about my wits end on this,” she said. “I’ve tried to stay patient and not worry because it’s not going to do anything for my heart and it’s enough taking care of my husband.”The days have started to run together.“It’s been a heavy emotional toll,” shared Deaton.
The family does not appear to have a ‘critical care designation’ which helps Oncor prioritize those with some medical conditions.We are grateful to all our customers for their patience and realize how scary and frustrating an extended outage can be, especially for customers with serious medical issues. If you are suffering a medical emergency, you should call 9-1-1 immediately.
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