Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Remain Closed Due to Power Outages
Storm Aftermath: Schools and Power Outages
Several schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area announced that they would be closed on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe storms that hit the region on Tuesday.
School Closures
McKinney High School, managed by McKinney ISD, remained closed on Wednesday, with no power available. The school district announced the closure on social media. In Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Furneaux Elementary School was closed due to power issues, while Blalack Middle School was closed due to a water main leak. Forney ISD also sent an email announcing that Forney ISD would be closed due to a power outage.
Irving ISD Closures
In Irving ISD, de Zavala Middle School, Hanes Elementary School, and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center were closed due to power issues, the district said on social media. De Zavala Middle School was near the location of the EF-1 tornado that hit Irving, causing significant damage to two apartment complexes, upending several utility poles and power lines, and damaging other homes.
Oncor’s Restoration Efforts
Irving ISD expects the power issues to be resolved by Thursday. According to Oncor, restoration efforts will continue on Wednesday and are expected to be mostly completed by Thursday evening. In the areas hit hardest by the storm, including Irving, McKinney, and Farmers Branch, restoration efforts may continue into Friday, Oncor said.
Outage Numbers
As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, approximately 45,000 Oncor customers were still without power in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The numbers included 22,000 in Dallas County, 10,000 in Tarrant County, about 7,800 in Collin County, and 4,800 in Denton County.
Oncor’s Outage Map
According to Oncor’s outage map, about 6,000 customers were without power between Carrolton and Farmers Branch, 3,600 were without power in Irving, and about 1,500 were without power in McKinney. Some pockets of Dallas were also without power on Wednesday morning, affecting roughly 6,000 customers.
Update on Outages
By about 10 a.m., about 19,500 remained without power in Dallas County, while 9,500 were without in Tarrant County, 5,500 in Collin County, and about 4,000 in Denton County.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many schools are closed due to power outages?
A: Several schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are closed due to power outages, including McKinney High School, Furneaux Elementary School, Blalack Middle School, de Zavala Middle School, Hanes Elementary School, and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.
Q: How many Oncor customers are still without power?
A: As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, approximately 45,000 Oncor customers are still without power in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Q: When is the power expected to be restored?
A: Irving ISD expects the power issues to be resolved by Thursday, while Oncor estimates that restoration efforts will be mostly completed by Thursday evening, with some areas potentially taking until Friday.
