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Power Restoration Update (as of 11:00 AM, 02/18/2021) - Approximately 300 City of Alexandria residents are without power right now. We have restored power to 90 percent of the 3300 residents affected yesterday. Workers will continue power restoration and we will update their progress later today.
Due to unprecedented weather conditions and increased water consumption Alexandria residents may have lost water service or are experiencing extremely low water pressure. For those who have water service, you are advised to boil your water before many common uses and limit water usage including running dishwashers, washing machines and any other high water usage appliance.Please continue to conserve water throughout Thursday and until further notice so that storage tanks throughout the distribution system can refill.Water Restoration: The City of Alexandria - Public Works Department continues...
Alexandria, La., (Feb. 17, 2021) — Due to electrical losses incurred during the recent winter storm, our Production capabilities have been severely affected and line pressure loss has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Utility Director Michael Marcotte.Because our main line pressure has dropped below 20 PSI, the water citywide may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers...
Alexandria, La. (February 17, 2021) — City of Alexandria workers responded to restore power and clear roads during Winter Storm Viola, the second winter storm to sweep through Alexandria this week. At the peak of the storm approximately 3,300 residents lost power, and as of 5 p.m., 600 remained without power. “Our employees and contractors restored 80 percent of those without power in extremely challenging conditions,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “Our crews will work to continue restoration as long as it is safe tonight, but we expect some customers won’t have service restored until...
City of Alexandria water customers are asked to conserve water overnight to replenish the city water supply. “I know people are wanting to drip water tonight to prevent freezing pipes,” said Utility System Director Michael Marcotte. “A small drip to keep pipes from freezing is OK, but we need residents to minimize any other use of water overnight to allow the system to refill. This is a short term situation and should be rectified overnight. We appreciate everyone’s help.”
Alexandria, La. (February 16, 2021) — With roads still covered with ice from Winter Storm Uri, city officials are preparing for another round of wintry mix precipitation Wednesday morning from Winter Storm Viola. The current forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Alexandria could get one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch of freezing rain. That much freezing rain will keep roads impassable and could lead to widespread power outages. Due to the continuing hazardous road conditions, all city offices will be closed Wednesday. Officials are hoping road conditions will improve for full...
Power has been restored in the Jackson Street Extension Area.
Power outages have been reported in the Jackson Street Extension area. Plantation Acres, Mohon, Cherokee Village, parts of Jackson Street and other nearby areas have been affected.Crews are investigating the cause and will begin restoration as soon as possible.IDRequest TypeAddress56033Electrical Outage4041 Heyman Ln Alexandria56034Electrical Outage1619 MCNUTT DR Alexandria56035Electrical Outage1309 PLANTATION DR Alexandria56036Electrical Outage1408 MOHON ST Alexandria56037Electrical Outage1250 DORCHESTER DR Alexandria56038Electrical Outage2113 KIMBERLY ST Alexandria56039Electrical Outage1250...
Alexandria, La. (February 15, 2021) — Winter Storm Uri moved through Alexandria Sunday night and Monday morning bringing heavy amounts of sleet and some snow, but the area was spared from heavy amounts of freezing rain. As a result, roads were covered with ice but impacts to the city electrical system were minimal. “We were very fortunate that we were spared significant power outages,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “We did have a handful of outages from blown fuses and minor issues, but nothing significant and we were able to make repairs quickly.” Utility System Director Michael Marcotte...
Due to the hazardous road conditions, there will be no ATRANS bus service Monday, Feb. 15. Also, there will be no household trash collection Monday.