We weren’t prepared for the ice storm in 2009. It took a week for our power to return after going out. Fortunately, we were able to stay at my husband’s parents’ house during that period because they were out of town. Then, during a significant weather occurrence in the 1990s, my family and I were left without electricity for a whole week. Thanks to my resourceful mom, we had three meals a day and heat, but it was still difficult. I hereby send my sympathies to the locals who are currently living without power. I’ve been there, and with these temperatures, it’s not just awful, but also risky.
How Many Homes Are Without Power?
CenterPoint Energy issued a statement yesterday night that left many people concerned that they wouldn’t have power until the end of the week, and as of right now, there are 1,519 outages and 29,532 homes and businesses without power in Southwest Indiana. However, they announced today that more assistance and relief teams had come to the tri-state to aid in the restoration process.
To our clients in southwest Indiana: While damage assessments are still being conducted, significant restoration work is still being done. About 29,000 clients remain after we restored 42,000 since Sunday afternoon. More mutual aid teams and assistance are still coming in to help have the restoration significantly finished by Friday’s closing of business. -Facebook
When Will Power Be Restored?
Although most customers will have power before Friday, CenterPoint reaffirmed that all power should be restored by then. They stated that by today’s end, they will offer more precise restoration times.
CenterPoint anticipates significantly finishing restoration for customers who can get service by the end of the day, Friday, January 10, given the current weather projections of extremely cold temperatures for the remainder of the week. Most customers will be restored before then, though, and by Tuesday, January 7, at the latest, more precise restoration estimates will be given. Centrepoint Energy
Check Your Home First
Additionally, they shared on social media what you should search for in your house.
To our southwestern Indiana clients: Those who are still without service should inspect the weatherhead and meter can for damage as restoration work progresses. While the meter can hold the electric meter, the weatherhead is where power enters the house or place of business via an overhead electric service drop that runs from the pole to the building. Before service can be securely restored, a certified electrician must make the required repairs if you discover damage to either of these.
For further information in the interim, see our list of emergency resources.
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