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Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency Related to Winter Storm 2021
Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency Related to Winter Storm 2021
Disaster Declaration – Winter Storm
by Public Notice to Boil Water – February 18, 2021
SWEPCO workforce ready for winter storm power restoration
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
- Log on to SWEPCO.com to report an outage and to sign up for text and email updates, including an estimated time of restoration.
- Use the SWEPCO app, available for download via the App Store or Google Play.
- Call 1-888-218-3919 to report your outage.
- Visit SWEPCO.com/OutageMap to find detailed information without logging into your account.
Four Storm Prep Tips
- Customers who are on life support systems or need uninterrupted electric service for health reasons should make alternate arrangements in preparation for potential power outages. Check with those who are elderly or have medical conditions to ensure they have a plan in place.
- Be sure to have an adequate supply of any medications and medical supplies, plus any supplies needed for babies and pets.
- Charge phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
- Prepare an emergency kit with essential items.
More information on what do to prepare for an outage may be found at SWEPCO.com/Outages.
Stay Safe
- Assume that any downed utility line is energized. Stay away and keep children and pets away from downed lines. Report it immediately to SWEPCO at 1-888-218-3919.
- Be extremely careful when using any alternate forms of heating, cooking and lighting.
- If you use a portable or RV generator, do not plug the generator into your circuit box. Portable generators can “backfeed” electricity up the line and risk the lives of repair workers and the public. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions carefully, and plug essential appliances directly into the generator.
If your power goes out
- If you lose power, please turn off heating, water heating and large appliances to enable smoother service restoration. Once power is restored, switch the devices back on gradually over the following 30 to 45 minutes. Taking this step helps prevent a sudden surge in demand after power is restored, which could result in a second outage.
by City of Gladewater has implemented a stage 3 water restriction.
City of Gladewater has implemented a stage 3 water restriction.
This is due to water usage increase. The water plant is unable to keep up with current demand on the system. This may be due to some leakage around the city or at service locations.
We believe that the freezing temperatures may have cracked some pipes around town, creating the increased demand.
What to do:
Use water only when necessary. At this time avoid baths, long showers, laundry and other high water uses.
Just drip faucets, if you have your faucets running full open, please slow them down to a drip.
We need to slow demand, please do your part to help.
by SWEPCO prepares for severe ice storm; Customers asked to plan ahead
SHREVEPORT, La., Feb. 16, 2021 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is monitoring a second, potentially dangerous winter storm that may bring a mix of snow and more than half an inch of ice to the Ark-La-Tex Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially causing extended power outages.
SWEPCO is assembling a power restoration workforce of more than 2,600 utility linemen, tree trimmers and support personnel from 15 states and Canada to assist company resources. Workers will be positioned in Shreveport, Natchitoches, Longview and Texarkana.
There are several steps you can take now, including:
Decide now what you’ll do if there’s an extended power outage. Check with those who are elderly or have medical conditions to ensure they have a plan in place.
Be sure to have an adequate supply of any medications and medical supplies, plus any supplies needed for babies and pets.
Charge phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
Prepare an emergency kit with essential items.
Safety
Customers should assume that any downed utility line is energized. Stay away and keep children and pets away from downed lines. Please report it immediately to SWEPCO at 1-888-218-3919.
If you use a portable or RV generator, do not plug the generator into your circuit box. Portable generators can “backfeed” electricity up the line and risk the lives of repair workers and the public. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions carefully, and plug essential appliances directly into the generator.
If your power goes out
If customers lose power, they should turn off heating, water heating and large appliances to enable smoother service restoration. Once power is restored, switch the devices back on gradually over the following 30 to 45 minutes. Taking this step helps prevent a sudden surge in demand after power is restored, which could result in a second outage.
How to report, track outages
Log on to SWEPCO.com to report an outage and to sign up for text and email updates, including an estimated time of restoration.
Use the SWEPCO app, available for download via the App Store or Google Play.
Call 1-888-218-3919 to report your outage.
Visit https://www.SWEPCO.com/OutageMap to find detailed information without logging into your account
More information on what do to prepare for an outage may be found at SWEPCO.com/Outages.
For updates and photos, follow SWEPCO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
by Order for City of Gladewater Officers Election
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – Ballpark Operations
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
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