As temperatures soared into the triple digits this weekend, some Oncor customers dealt with power outages for more than 24 hours. The energy company says the heat is putting additional stress on its equipment.
The record-setting heat is putting additional stress on our equipment. We have crews fanned out across our service area. They are working to make repairs as quickly and safely as possible. We acknowledge that any type of outage causes frustration, and inconveniences to our customers, especially in this heat. We are grateful to for their patience.Browning said he’s concerned for his neighbors and others in the area as the summer months continue.
“There may not be as many people who have access to getting to a hotel or getting to a relative or friend's house,” he said. “And when we’re eventually getting into those triple digits consistently, it’s concerning.”
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