AEP reports a power outage affecting more than 1,000 customers at SPI

Harlingen, Texas (KVEO) — American Electric Power Texas has reported a power outage affecting over 1,000 customers at South Padre Island.

According to a tweet, AEP crews are responding to it. The cause is unknown.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Crews are responding to an outage affecting approximately 1,600 customers. No cause is known at this time. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore electric service to SPI. #WeAreAEPTexas

— AEP Texas (@AEPTexas) February 23, 2021

UPDATE: 8:31 p.m.

The power is estimated to be restored at 9:30 p.m., according to AEP Texas via Twitter.

AEP Texas crews are responding to an outage that left approximately 1,075 South Padre Island area residents without power. The initial estimated restoration time is projected for 9:30 p.m.; however, this could change as the restoration effort continues.

— AEP Texas (@AEPTexas) February 23, 2021

UPDATE: 9:46 p.m.

More than 500 residents’ power was restored. The power outage was caused by equipment failure, that caused a “flash,” according to Eladio Jaimez, AEP Texas public information officer.