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Over 5,000 El Paso Electric Customers Experience Power Outage

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On April 15, approximately 5,237 customers of El Paso Electric faced power outages due to reported issues in the Far East and East El Paso areas. By 11:50 a.m., there were still 23 active outages, with 2,162 customers still without electricity around noon. The utility company is actively working to restore power, highlighting the importance of staying informed about outages for affected residents.

Key Details: • Date of outage: April 15 • Initial number of customers affected: 5,237 • Number of outages reported at 11:50 a.m.: 23 • Customers still without power by noon: 2,162

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