City, CPS Energy Provide Update on Storm Recovery Efforts
Published on August 30, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (August 30, 2026) — The City of San Antonio and CPS Energy continue working around the clock to restore power, clear storm debris and hazards, repair infrastructure and support residents following Friday night’s severe storms.
City and CPS Energy crews have made significant progress since the storm, but thousands of residents remain without power and recovery work continues across affected neighborhoods.
Storm-Related Fatality
San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is investigating a death believed to be related to Friday night’s severe weather.
On Friday evening, August 28, two individuals were reportedly swept away by rapidly moving water in San Pedro Creek north of downtown during heavy rainfall. Both were carried several blocks downstream before one individual was removed from the water near downtown.
First responders extensively searched the area that evening but were unable to locate the second individual. The following evening, the 46-year-old female was located, having died from an apparent drowning. The Medical Examiner’s Office and SAPD are investigating.
Additionally, SAPD is currently investigating a possible drowning at Woodlawn Park related to the floods.
Power Restoration Efforts
CPS Energy continues power restoration efforts following Friday night’s storm. Currently, more than 470 outages are affecting approximately 17,294 customers. Overnight, crews repaired more than 100 downed wires and are currently addressing 230 downed wires. To accelerate restoration efforts, CPS Energy has more than doubled the number of personnel in the field, including outside contract crews that will continue working to restore power across the community safely.
Some remaining outages may involve more complex or localized damage, including damaged poles, transformers, lines and other equipment. Downed trees and debris may also need to be cleared before crews can safely access electrical infrastructure.
Our Customer Response Unit (CRU) is mobilized and assisting customers in the areas with the largest storm impact with resources. To report a downed power lines 210-353-HELP (4357). Customers are encouraged to sign up for Energy Alerts and CPSEnergy.com/alerts.
Residents should never touch a downed power line. Always assume a downed line is energized. If you remain without power, use your emergency backup plan or seek another safe place to stay. For an immediate threat to life or safety, call 9-1-1.
Overnight Resilience Hubs
All six City Resilience Hubs remain open for residents who are still without power. The hubs provided 84 overnight stays for residents, including children, and accommodated 18 pets Saturday night.
The Resilience Hubs provide a cool place to stay, basic supplies, power and device charging, free Wi-Fi and separate areas for pets.
The hubs are currently scheduled to remain open through noon on Monday, when the City will reassess conditions and determine whether extended operations are necessary.
The six locations are:
- Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Road
- Garza Community Center, 1450 Mira Vista
- Miller’s Pond Community Center, 6175 Old Pearsall Road
- Normoyle Community Center, 700 Culberson Avenue
- Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive
- Southside Lions Senior Center, 3303 Pecan Valley Drive
Residents using the hubs should bring clothing, medications and other essential personal items.
Libraries and community centers are also available as daytime cooling locations during regular operating hours. Locations and hours are available at SA.gov/HotWeather or by calling 3-1-1.
VIA Metropolitan Transit is providing free transportation to daytime cooling locations and overnight Resilience Hubs. Residents who need transportation assistance can call 3-1-1.
Transportation and Daytime Places to Stay Cool
Libraries and community centers also remain available as daytime cooling locations during their regular operating hours. Locations and hours are available at SA.gov/HotWeather or through 3-1-1.
VIA Metropolitan Transit is providing free transportation to daytime cooling locations and overnight Resilience Hubs. Residents who need transportation assistance should call 3-1-1.
For drivers, approximately 40 traffic signals are still operating in flash mode, and as of this morning, 143 are offline. SAPD continues to monitor major intersections affected by signal outages and will assist with traffic control in high-traffic areas as needed.
Cleanup and Debris Removal
City crews worked throughout the night to clear storm debris, reopen streets, address damaged infrastructure and assess property damage.
As of Sunday morning:
- 82 traffic signals had been restored.
- 38 traffic signals remained in flash mode.
- 130 traffic signals were offline, many likely because of power outages.
- 290 downed trees had been picked up or removed.
- Approximately 60 downed trees remained pending for pickup.
Solid Waste Management crews collected 20 loads of storm-damaged brush totaling approximately 124 tons as of Saturday evening. Another 349 customers brought brush directly to the Bitters facility, representing approximately 132 additional tons.
The City is focusing cleanup efforts in neighborhoods including Woodlawn, Nacogdoches and New Braunfels, Oakwell Farms and Valley Hi, with additional assessments and cleanup continuing in Beacon Hills and Five Points.
Residents can bring storm-related brush to the City’s Brush Collection Center at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. All brush disposal fees are being waived.
Non-emergency reports of downed trees, blocked streets, debris and traffic-signal issues can be made by calling 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000, or by emailing 311CustomerService@SanAntonio.gov.
Extra Garbage Collection
In response to the recent storms, Solid Waste Management will provide extra garbage collection on Monday, August 31 for residents in the Five Points and Beacon Hill neighborhoods.
Residents can place food waste, debris, and other eligible items in their brown garbage cart for this extra collection. Please have your cart at the curb by 7 a.m.
Regular curbside collection for these neighborhoods will still take place on Wednesday, September 2 as scheduled.
Storm Collection Reminders
If your home receives alleyway collection, and your alley is blocked due to storm debris, please bring your carts to the front curb of your home for collection. Trash, organics and recycling collection will continue as scheduled. Please have carts out by 7 a.m.
If you cannot move your cart from the alley to the curb, place bagged garbage at the front of your home for collection. Please do not overstuff carts.
The Green Organics cart can be used to collect storm-related brush debris and food. Please remember:
- Brush must be loose — no bags or plastics.
- Food must be loose and removed from its packaging. Packaged food can be placed in the Brown Trash cart.
- Do not place trash or other non-organic materials in the Green Organics cart.
- Cut branches and small limbs into sections 3 feet or less.
- Branches must be no more than 4 inches in diameter.
- Stay away from downed power lines and report them to the appropriate utility provider.
The Bitters Brush Facility on Wurzbach Parkway will waive disposal fees through Saturday, September 5.
Damage Assessments and Neighborhood Outreach
Code Enforcement teams are conducting structural inspections in storm-affected areas. As of Sunday morning, teams had completed 75 inspections — 71 residential and four commercial. Two commercial properties required emergency demolitions at 523 North Colorado and 523 West Cypress.
City teams are also going directly into affected neighborhoods to identify residents who may need assistance and connect them with available resources.
On Saturday, teams from Metro Health, Human Services, Homeless Services and Neighborhood and Housing Services conducted outreach in Tobin Hill, Alta Vista and the Five Points/Westside area. Residents reported needs including debris removal, power restoration, food, water and oxygen. City outreach teams will continue these neighborhood assessments today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The City also identified 53 addresses registered through the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) where residents have identified themselves as medically fragile. The Office of Emergency Management is contacting those residents to assess their needs and connect them with assistance.
The City’s 3-1-1 system also saw a significant increase in demand. Between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 3-1-1 received 4,608 calls, compared with approximately 950 to 1,100 calls during an entire typical Saturday.
Safety Instructions
The City is asking residents to continue checking on family members and neighbors who may need additional assistance, particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those with medical needs.
Residents should use caution in areas with storm damage and give utility crews, first responders and City employees plenty of room to work.
With traffic signals still affected, drivers should slow down, remain alert and use caution at intersections. If a traffic signal is not operating, drivers should treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Downed power lines should be reported to CPS Energy at 210-353-HELP (4357). Non-emergency storm debris, downed trees, blocked streets and traffic-signal issues should be reported through 3-1-1. For immediate threats to life or safety, call 9-1-1.
Report Storm Damage
Residents and business owners are encouraged to report storm damage using the State of Texas iSTAT Damage Survey. Submit one survey per affected address. Surveys are available in English and Spanish. Reporting helps emergency officials understand the extent of the damage. The survey does not replace an insurance claim or guarantee disaster assistance.
Resources
- City of San Antonio
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- CPS Energy
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- VIA Metropolitan Transit
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