January 2018 winter storm information
Updates on our efforts before and during the storm
We’re committed to keeping our members informed and safe during severe weather events. Please check back for updates, news and information before and during the severe weather event that is predicted to hit our area Jan. 15-16, 2018.
PEC announces delayed start
Updated 8:40 p.m. | Jan. 16, 2018
Due to continued poor road conditions, and for the safety of our employees, our daily operations will have a delayed start time of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Office locations throughout our service territory will open at that time.
Afternoon update
AFTERNOON UPDATE: A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for our service area. PEC crews and staff remain ready and…
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Office locations update
Due to inclement weather across our service territory and the safety of our employees, many of our offices are not yet…
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Board meeting rescheduled
The PEC Board of Directors has rescheduled its monthly meeting for Friday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. View the agenda here: http://ow.ly/tD9G30hOdW2
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Morning update (Jan. 16)
MORNING UPDATE (Jan. 16, 2018): At this time, we are seeing minimal outages across our service area. All crews and staff…
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Power Outage Center
POWER OUTAGE CENTER: Keep up to date throughout the winter storm with real-time information on power outages, status of…
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Monday, January 15, 2018
PEC announces delayed start
Updated 7:45 p.m. | Jan. 15, 2018
PEC’s daily operations will have a delayed start time of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Office locations throughout our service territory will open at that time.
Storm prep on CBS Austin
PEC Chief Operations Officer Eddie Dauterive shares with CBS Austin how our crews are preparing for the threat of winter weather.
Posted by Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Monday, January 15, 2018
PEC prepares for inclement winter weather
Updated 3:30 p.m. | Jan. 15, 2018
PEC line crews and staff members are preparing for severe winter weather that is forecast for Central Texas beginning this evening through Wednesday. The cooperative is actively monitoring potential precipitation levels and dropping temperatures, focusing on the impact it may have on PEC members across its service territory.
Meteorologists predict accumulating ice, snow and sleet will hit the Hill Country Monday evening, potentially lingering through midday Wednesday. PEC line crews and contractor crews are on alert to be ready to respond to outages, and support staff will monitor PEC’s electric system 24/7.
PEC members are encouraged to join the cooperative in preparing for potential severe weather and power outages. Here are two important resources to remember:
- Report power outages by calling 888-883-3379. Members should consider saving this number in their mobile phone contacts. Members may also report outages online at pec.smarthub.coop or with their smart phone using the SmartHub app.
- Monitor power outages and find estimated restoration times on the Outage Center or by using the SmartHub app.
Travel is discouraged during inclement weather, as many roadway surfaces will become slick and dangerous, potentially causing vehicle accidents. Care for pets and outside plants by bringing them inside, as wind chill values in the single digits are possible across the Hill Country. Expect trees and utility lines to become ice and snow covered — if you see a downed power line, call 911 immediately and do not approach or touch the line.
Due to the potential of inclement weather, PEC’s regularly scheduled Board of Director’s meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 16, has been canceled.
Check PEC’s Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates.