Hurricane Francine Power Restoration Updates - DEMCO and Cleco

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:07:36 +0000
Energy

The Louisiana Public Service Commission published a series of press releases documenting power restoration efforts by DEMCO and Cleco following Hurricane Francine. The releases, dated September 12-14, 2024, track restoration progress from initial damage assessment through near-complete restoration. DEMCO activated its Emergency Response Plan and staged additional resources, while Cleco restored power to approximately 60 percent of affected customers within the first two days.