Pedernales Electric Cooperative Prepares For Inclement Winter Weather

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.

Johnson City, Texas – 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 at outages.pec.coop 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 on Tuesday, Jan. 16 has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 19 (time to be determined).

Check PEC’s Facebook page, Twitter feed and website for updates.