South Padre Island residents express concern over AEP mobile skid impact
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Residents of South Padre Island are expressing concerns about a proposed temporary transmission station, or mobile skid, intended to maintain power during substation repairs. Larry Floyd, a resident for ten years, highlighted that the site is close to a high-density residential area and wetlands, affecting around 250 residents. AEP plans to install the mobile skid to prevent long outages while upgrading their infrastructure. City Manager Randy Smith acknowledged the residents' concerns but emphasized the urgency of having backup power, especially with the 4th of July approaching. The mobile skid is expected to be in place for about 18 months before removal.
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