TNMP Completes Repairs in Ten Communities

(FORT WORTH, Texas) – TNMP late today completed restoration of electrical service to virtually all homes and businesses in Friendswood, League City, West Columbia, Sweeny, Angleton, Holiday Lakes, Bailey’s Prairie and Hillcrest Village. Exceptions are homes and businesses that are still making structural repairs needed before power can be restored. 

The company has restored service to more than 86 percent of the 115,000 served in the Gulf Coast area and expects to have power restoration complete in remaining communities by Sunday evening.

About 700 TNMP employees and crew members from mutual assistance utilities have assisted in the restoration efforts. While crews have been working in all communities, tomorrow a new influx from the redeployed crews will arrive in Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson and Alvin – the communities that remain without power.

“We are very pleased with the progress we have made, especially considering the extensive damage Ike caused to the area we serve,” said Neal Walker, TNMP vice president of Texas operations.  “We know that customers are as eager as we are to have this important recovery work completed, and we’re focused on accomplishing that as quickly and safely as possible.”

The final phase of the restoration process has been slowest, as damage is extensive and in most cases involves removing branches and other debris from equipment before making repairs to poles and other equipment.

TNMP customers with Internet access can view updated outage information by visiting www.tnmp.com.  Customers can contact TNMP by calling its toll-free customer service line, which is (888) 866-7456, to report extreme emergencies as a result of hurricane-related outages.  TNMP customers are reminded to use caution in the wake of the hurricane by avoiding all downed lines.  Customers should assume any line seen on the ground is energized and should remain a safe distance away.