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For immediate release: July 28, 2008 (5 p.m.)
About one-third of South Padre Island now has electricity, according to American Electric Power.
Some areas of the northern end of the Island have power restored.
“We are very pleased to see some power restored sooner than expected,” said Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. “We will continue to see restoration at a rapid pace.”
At present, only Island residents, business owners and those with specific business are being allowed onto the Island, but SPI officials say this temporary restriction may be lifted very soon – as power is restored.
AEP urges the community to unplug or turn off washers, dryers and other major appliances and electronic equipment like televisions, VCRs and computers. Turn them on one at a time when power is restored. If several large appliances start up at once when power is restored, they may overload your home’s electric circuits.
If you use a portable generator, DO NOT plug the generator into your circuit box. Portable generators “back-feed” electricity up the line and risk the lives of repair workers and the public. Plug appliances directly into the generator.
PLEASE CALL (956) 433-1231 OR (956) 761-3802 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Melissa A. Zamora
Deputy Emergency Management Public Information Officer
Town of South Padre Island
www.spiemergency.com
(956) 761-3005
(956) 433-1231 (cell)
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