Here are the most recent updates for utility outages in Acadiana in the wake of Hurricane Delta. We will update this story as we receive more information from area utility companies.
https://poweroutage.us/area/state/louisiana provides an estimated look at power outages across the state.
COX
From October 14: "“In Acadiana, we are making significant progress with restoring the majority of Cox services. We anticipate most of our major network repairs will be complete by Sunday, and any hard-hit areas where power is still being restored, within days of that. Cox technicians from across the region are restoring miles of cable and hundreds of connections to homes each day. Often this work involves repairing utility poles, network equipment and cable lines damaged by fallen trees or other storm debris. Even though customers may have power in their home, our equipment could be attached to a pole that is currently without power, which would prevent some customers with power from receiving a Cox signal. Although we don’t have an exact date on when all electricity and services will be restored, our technicians are working around the clock, and we expect most customers to be restored within 24 – 48 hours after electricity is restored in your area.”
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES SYSTEM
As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, LUS says that all power has been restored to all customers affected by Hurricane Delta whose homes can safely have power restored. All that remains are customers with damaged structures who will need an inspection to get reconnected.
Hurricane Delta left a path of extensive damage throughout Louisiana and left 50,000 LUS customers without power.
As a safety reminder, line crews and tree trimming crews will be working in your neighborhoods and in roadways, so please keep a safe distance for your safety and theirs.
To report an outage, call (337) 291-9200 or if you see a downed power line or equipment, call (337) 291-5700.
LUS does not have an outage map on its website, as other companies do. However, they apparently do have the technology, because this snapshot was posted on the company's Facebook page Saturday:
Cajun Broadband
October 15th, 6:00 AM – At the time of this update, Cajun Broadband has 89 percent of all customers with restored internet service. The areas of the most progress are Carencro, Sunset, Cankton, and Maurice.
"We appreciate the frustrating inconvenience of not have internet service, and we are doing our best to get the remaining customers online as soon as possible."
Parish by Parish Update:
Lafayette – 85% restored
Iberia – 88% restored
St Martin – 95% restored
St Landry – 96% restored
Vermilion – 80% restored
SLEMCO
As of 9 am on Wednesday, October 14, SLEMCO has 11,617 customers without power. We are finishing up feeders in some areas and working individual outages in others.
Slemco's Mary Laurent answers questions about power restoration and recovery work in Acadiana.
SLEMCO provides electric power to 109,000 customers in Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion Parish. To see their outage map, click here.
Cleco
Oct. 15 – As of 8 a.m. today, Cleco had restored power to over 99 percent of customers impacted by Hurricane Delta. Crews continue working scattered outages in Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Iberia, Rapides and St. Landry parishes to restore service, and expect all customers who can accept power to have power restored today.
ENTERGY
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, crews have successfully restored power to over 300,000 customers who lost service following Hurricane Delta, which at its peak caused more than 320,000 outages for Entergy Louisiana customers.
Crews brought power back on to 96% of customers in just four days of restoration after the storm impacted southwest Louisiana.
Restoration teams are now honing in on the hardest-hit areas, where the vast majority of customers who can safely accept power are expected to be back on by Thursday. For a detailed community breakdown see below.
As the assessment process nears completion, our scouts have found damage to 971 poles, 356 transformers and 2,408 spans of wire.
As we continue to restore power, we want to ensure customers can accept power when it becomes available. Check for damage to the electrical equipment attached to your home or business and contact an electrician to make any needed repairs. For information on your home’s electrical equipment, visit our Storm Center site. If damage has been repaired by a qualified electrician, call 1-800-ENTERGY to generate a service-reconnection work order.
Parish Breakdown
Acadia Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 1,967
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Mermentau: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Morse: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Churchpoint: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Thursday, October 15 with a few customer outages extending into Friday, October 16.
- Midland: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Branch: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- South Crowley: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Friday, October 16 with a few customer outages extending into Saturday, October 17.
Calcasieu Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 2,931
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Sulphur and Westlake areas: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Lake Charles area: At this time, we estimate power to be restored on Wednesday, October 14th with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15, with the exception of Goos Ferry that is inaccessible due to high water.
Cameron Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 44
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored on Wednesday, October 14th with the possibility of the most difficult cases going into Thursday, October 15th with the exception of Toomey Island that is still inaccessible since Hurricane Laura.
E. Carroll Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 8
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
Iberia Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 964
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
Jefferson Davis Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 1,363
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Jennings: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
Customers outside of Jennings who can receive power will be restored Thursday, October 15 with a few customer outages extending into Friday, October 16.
Lafayette Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 1,384
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Youngsville: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Scott: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Broussard: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Carencro: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Lafayette: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Duson: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Thursday, October 15 with a few customer outages extending into Friday, October 16.
Morehouse Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 418
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
Ouachita Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 132
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
St. Landry Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 1,342
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Sunset: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Krotz Springs: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
- Port Barre/Leonville: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
St. Martin Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 450
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
Union Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 4
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14.
Vermilion Parish
Number of outages as of 8 a.m.: 2,425
Percentage of damage assessments complete: 100%
Estimated restoration:
- Abbeville: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Thursday, October 15 with a few customer outages extending into Friday, October 16.
- Maurice: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Kaplan: At this time, we estimate power to be restored Wednesday, October 14..
- Gueydan: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Wednesday, October 14 with a few customer outages extending into Thursday, October 15.
- Erath: The majority of customers who can receive power will be restored Thursday, October 15 with a few customer outages extending into Friday, October 16.
Customers are reminded that there is no way to know if a line is energized or not, so if you see a downed line or other equipment, keep your distance and call 1-800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).
