As winter weather approaches East Texas, many residents are preparing at home while watching the forecast closely. A local post suggests extra linemen may already be heading this way.
Power outages can be inconvenient, costly and even dangerous. Being prepared is especially important when wicked seasonal weather -- such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat waves -- are more likely to take a toll.
Downed power lines and blown transformers, as well as a litany of other damage have left hundreds of Oncor customers without power since early this morning. Crews are working on the problems,