SWEPCO Mobilizes Crews in Texarkana Ahead of Winter Storm Fern

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Southwestern Electric Power Company says more than 2,300 linemen and support workers are on standby as Winter Storm Fern moves into the region.

Southwestern Electric Power Company says more than 2,300 linemen and support workers are on standby as Winter Storm Fern moves into the region.

Crews are staging equipment and preparing for round-the-clock restoration efforts across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, including the Texarkana area.

SWEPCO urges customers to sign up for outage alerts and review emergency plans. Find out more at swepco.com/safety.

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SWEPCO Mobilizes Crews in Texarkana Ahead of Winter Storm Fern

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