More than 140 lineworkers, including City Utilities personnel, mutual aid crews, contractors and tree trimming crews, are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to approximately 23,000 customers without electric service, according to CU on its Facebook page late Wednesday morning.
That number is down from 50,000 just after the storms Tuesday morning and 28,000 without power overnight Tuesday.
CU said, currently, crews are prioritizing outages to critical community facilities and those supporting public safety and health.
For the latest information, check the outage map.
CU said, as you assess damage or clear debris, stay alert for downed power lines. Treat every line as if it’s live and dangerous as they can become energized without warning. Stay back and give crews room to work safely.
If you’re still without power, please check your weatherhead — the place where electric lines connect to your home. If it’s damaged, CU cannot restore service until it’s repaired by a licensed electrician. They said you should never try to fix it yourself.
According to CU, due to widespread damage, outages may last multiple days.
Report outages via the CU MyAccount app, at cityutilities.net, or by calling 888-863-9001.
For non-electric storm damage reports, contact Greene County at 417-829-6200.
