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Power Outage Affects Over 5,500 Customers in East El Paso

KTSM••Jocelyn Flores
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On May 8, more than 5,500 customers in far East El Paso experienced a power outage, as reported by El Paso Electric. The outages began around 5 p.m. and are currently affecting a total of five separate areas. This disruption could impact local businesses and residents, emphasizing the need for timely updates from the utility company. Residents are advised to check the El Paso Electric outage map for real-time updates and restoration timelines.

Key Details: • Outage started at approximately 5 p.m. on May 8 • 5,561 customers are currently without power • Residents should monitor the El Paso Electric outage map for updates

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