El Paso, Texas – Early Sunday morning, a vehicle struck a power pole near the Montana and Tierra Este neighborhoods, triggering an outage that affected 1,987 customers in the far‑eastern part of the city, according to El Paso Electric (EPE).
Cause and timeline
The incident occurred at approximately 1:19 a.m. on Sunday, when a car hit the pole, causing it to fall and disrupt service to nearby residences. EPE’s outage map confirmed the loss of power for nearly two thousand households.
Restoration efforts
EPE crews responded quickly, dispatching repair teams to the site. By 2:30 a.m., the utility reported that the majority of customers had already regained electricity. As of the latest update, only six customers remain without power, and crews continue to work to restore service to those remaining homes.
The utility expects full restoration by 4 a.m., and officials are monitoring the situation closely to ensure safety and prevent further disruptions.
Impact on the community
Residents in the affected area reported losing lighting, heating, and the ability to use appliances during the early‑morning hours. Many expressed concern about the inconvenience, especially for families with young children and seniors who rely on electricity for medical devices.
Local officials praised the rapid response of EPE, noting that the utility’s prompt action helped limit the outage’s duration and minimized hardship for the community.
What homeowners can do
El Paso Electric advises customers to report any lingering outages through its website or the 24‑hour hotline. Homeowners are also encouraged to keep flashlights, batteries, and a basic emergency kit on hand for future incidents.
For updates, residents can follow EPE’s outage page or the utility’s social‑media channels, where real‑time information will be posted as crews complete repairs.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
