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Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage, residents seek relief
Texas Public Radio | TPR • • general
Key Points:
- Severe storms on Friday night caused widespread power outages in San Antonio, with nearly 60,000 CPS Energy customers still without electricity as of Saturday evening, down from a peak of 112,000.
- CPS Energy officials warned that some outages could last several days due to downed lines, broken poles, and fallen trees, while residents faced high heat with temperatures reaching up to 98 degrees and heat indexes around 101.
- Cooling centers, resilience hubs, and free transportation were made available by the city to help residents cope with the heat and power loss, with some libraries closed due to outages.
- The National Weather Service reported extensive tree and infrastructure damage from straight-line winds estimated up to 77 mph, affecting large parts of Bexar County and prompting emergency response and cleanup efforts.
- Residents are urged to take safety precautions during outages, report storm damage, and utilize city resources for refrigeration of medication and safe shelter, while many families struggle with spoiled food and disrupted daily routines.
