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Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency Related to Winter Storm 2021
Disaster Declaration – Winter Storm
SWEPCO workforce ready for winter storm power restoration
SWEPCO is ready to begin damage assessment and power restoration as today’s winter storm brings freezing rain, ice, sleet and snow to the Ark-La-Tex. SWEPCO anticipates significant damage to the electric system and the potential for extended power outages.
Approximately 2,700 utility line, tree and support personnel from 15 states and Canada will assist company resources with power restoration. Workers will be positioned in Shreveport, Bossier City, Natchitoches/Mansfield, Longview and Texarkana.
Ice storms can be slowly developing events with new outages occurring over many hours. We expect extremely hazardous road conditions and difficult access to damaged utility equipment.
How SWEPCO Restores Power
As soon as it is safe to do so, we will begin clearing immediate hazards, like downed power lines, and assessing damage. You may see our trucks traveling through your area and then leave. These workers are looking for damage and access for line workers and tree crews. Other crews will be dispatched to repair the power lines and facilities.
Our first priority is restoring service to hospitals, police and fire stations and other essential public health and safety facilities.
Workers begin by repairing major power lines and substations. They work to restore power to the largest numbers of customers in the shortest time. Then, they repair local lines and equipment that serve multiple customers. Finally, crews will work to restore service to individual homes and businesses.
Estimated times of restoration will be provided as soon as possible as damage assessment and repairs proceed.
The storm recovery process could be complicated if controlled outages are required again by the 14-state electric grid operator, as they were Monday and Tuesday. Emergency weather and electric system conditions continue across the region, and SWEPCO will implement its emergency plan as called upon by the Southwest Power Pool. Whether related to storms or controlled outages, we will work as safely and quickly as possible to restore power.
How to report, track outages
Four Storm Prep Tips
More information on what do to prepare for an outage may be found at SWEPCO.com/Outages.
Stay Safe
If your power goes out
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The City of Gladewater is seeking proposals for the operation of its Ball Park Sports Complex located at 1006 E. Pacific in Gladewater, Texas. The complex consists of 3 baseball fields, 3 softball fields, 1 multi-use field, associated parking lot, and restroom/concession facilities. Proposals will be received until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Gladewater City Hall, 519 E. Broadway Avenue, Gladewater, Texas 75647.
Proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Proposal for Operation of Ball Park Sports Complex.”
Questions must be posed by email to the City Manager at rtow@cityofgladewater.com.
The City of Gladewater encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate. Gladewater is an equal opportunity employment provider and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Gladewater reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals, to waive technicalities, and to take whatever action is in the best interest of the City of Gladewater and its citizens.
Download Full RFP Document as PDF
https://www.cityofgladewater.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ball-Park-RFP-2021.pdf or view below.
Ball Park RFP 2021