Hurricane Francine Power Restoration Updates - DEMCO and Cleco

The Louisiana Public Service Commission published five press releases between September 12-14, 2024, documenting DEMCO and Cleco's power restoration activities following Hurricane Francine. DEMCO activated its full Emergency Response Plan and staged additional workforce resources on September 12. Cleco conducted initial damage assessments the same day, then reported power restored to nearly 60 percent of affected customers by September 12 evening, with restoration wrapping up by September 13.

These are informational press releases from the state utility regulator tracking storm response. They do not create compliance obligations for regulated entities. Utilities operating in hurricane-prone regions should note the documented restoration timelines for service continuity planning purposes.