CU is also estimating that the total damages to its system cost between $9 million and $11 million dollars. While CU says it has contingency budgets in place, it’s also asking the state of Missouri and FEMA for money to help offset storm damage.
Officials say utility crews are now focused on continued cleanup. They're collecting and disposing of utility-related materials left behind and completing non-critical repairs that were delayed during the initial restoration efforts.
Customers with utility-related debris on their property are encouraged to report it using the form available at cityutilities.net.