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Comstock, TX โ€ข Val Verde County โ€ข ZIP 78837

Comstock, TX 78837 (Val Verde County) Power Outage

Official American Electric Power (AEP) Field Crew Dispatch & Restoration Bulletin (#3481)

Dispatch: 1-800-672-2231
Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) Official Telemetry
01:00 AM Target Time
Nov 10, 2026 (Official Target Date)
Started: Nov 09, 12:18 PM โ€ข Estimated Duration: 12.7 Hours โ€ข Load: 5,108
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Grid Telemetry & Feeder Corridors

Comstock, TX Affected Areas & Feeder Network

Compiled directly from American Electric Power (AEP) real-time outage management system (OMS).

City / County
Comstock / Val Verde
US ZIP Code
78837
Impacted Meters
5,108 accounts
Classification
emergency

Affected Subdivisions, Avenues & Feeder Circuits

Comstock feeder loops, Val Verde County distribution grid
Incident Root Cause
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued November 9 at 11:18AM CST until November 10 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Community Dispatch Radar

Is Power Outage Still Down for You?

Live crowdsourced reports from residents in Val Verde (ZIP 78837).

Still Down: 80% Restored: 20%
Moderated Community Feed โ€ข Verified Civic Grid

Verified Resident Reports (0)

Live Signal
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No resident reports logged yet for this specific sector.

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State Public Utility Commission (PUC)

Sustained Outage Bill Credit & Food Spoilage Compensation

Under state utility service standards, residential customers experiencing unscheduled power outages exceeding 4 to 8 consecutive hours may qualify for utility billing credits ($25 - $250) or food loss claim reimbursements from American Electric Power (AEP).

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Power Outage & Electrical Hazard Protocol

Civic Preparedness Standards
๐ŸงŠ Refrigerator 4-Hour Rule

Keep refrigerator doors sealed. Unopened, food will remain cold for up to 4 hours; a full freezer maintains safe temperatures for 48 hours.

โš ๏ธ Downed Wire Safety

Never approach downed power lines. Treat all fallen conductors as live (energized) and immediately report to 911 and 1-800-672-2231.

โšก Surge Protection

Disconnect TVs, desktop computers, and smart appliances from wall outlets to safeguard delicate circuit boards against restoration voltage spikes.

๐Ÿ”Œ Portable Generator Rules

Always operate generators outdoors at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and vents. Never connect directly to home wiring without an approved transfer switch.

Regional Utility Infrastructure Analysis

Val Verde, TX Grid Reliability & Outage Synopsis

Utility emergency response protocols remain active throughout Val Verde following a sudden power outage blackout impacting Comstock and surrounding communities in Texas (ZIP 78837). Regional grid supervisors with American Electric Power (AEP) first detected customer service drops at Nov 09, 2026, 12:18 PM.

Preliminary diagnostics list the outage classification as "Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued November 9 at 11:18AM CST until November 10 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX". Field engineers and service technicians are actively patrolling overhead lateral spans and underground conduit junctions across: Comstock feeder loops, Val Verde County distribution grid.

The target service re-energization timestamp has been targeted for Nov 10, 2026 at 01:00 AM. Medical baseline residents requiring continuous life-support electricity should immediately execute emergency contingency plans or contact county emergency dispatchers. You may also log localized reports directly via our Community Outage Radar.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Official guidance for Comstock residents during this incident.

When will power or service be restored in Comstock (78837)?

According to American Electric Power (AEP) dispatch telemetry, estimated restoration is currently Nov 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM EST. Field crews and lineman teams are actively inspecting local distribution feeders and transformer circuits.

Who is the utility company responsible for this outage?

This interruption is managed by American Electric Power (AEP). You can contact customer service and reporting lines directly at 1-800-672-2231 or visit their customer portal.

What should I do if my food spoils or appliances are damaged?

Take photos of spoiled food items and note purchase values. Under State Public Utility Commission guidelines, you may submit a formal claim with American Electric Power (AEP) for unscheduled outages exceeding statutory duration thresholds.

How do I report a downed power line or gas odor in Val Verde?

Always treat downed electrical lines as energized. Maintain at least a 35-foot perimeter and immediately dial 911. For gas leaks, evacuate immediately without touching light switches and call emergency services from a safe outdoor location.