Cleco: Over 100k still without power in aftermath of Hurricane Laura (8pm)

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Cleco Power is continuing to work to restore power to its customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

“In addition to nearly 2,000 Cleco personnel and contractors in place before Hurricane Laura made landfall, Cleco has secured an additional 375 line mechanics,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management. 

“This additional assistance will help us as we respond to customers statewide who are without power.”

Outages, by parish, are as follows as of 8 p.m.

• Acadia – 3,725
• Allen – 5,888
• Avoyelles – 5,981
• Beauregard – 5,117
• Calcasieu – 2,461
• Catahoula – 18
• Desoto – 0
• Evangeline – 7,628
• Grant – 7,418
• Iberia – 3,455
• Jefferson Davis – 39
• Lasalle – 15
• Natchitoches – 639
• Rapides – 40,785
• Red River – 151
• Sabine – 6,361
• St. Landry – 2,783
• St. Martin -530
• St. Mary – 781
• Vernon – 5,685

“As always, we ask our customers to please be patient,” said Lass.  “Safety is our number one priority, and as such, there will be times during our restoration process when we will have to wait for high wind to subside, water to recede or lightening to pass before our crews can continue clearing debris, repairing the system and restoring power to our customers.”

Cleco reminds customers that one of the most dangerous parts of a storm is oftentimes right after it passes. 

Downed power lines and areas of debris should be avoided.  Report downed power lines by calling 1-800-622-6537 and 911.