By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Updated as of 12:30 p.m. on April 3
Farmers RECC reports that there are currently 265 members without power; caused by 20 individual outages.
“[W]e will not stop until we have everyone on,” the press release states. “This phase of our restoration will be the most tedious process of storm recovery.”
Many of the remaining outages are impacting smaller groups or single members, which means crews’ progress will only reenergize a few members at a time, the utility cooperative states.
“All hands are on deck, and we will be here around the clock till all members are restored,” the release states.
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With the severe weather traveling through the commonwealth, which will likely continue for the next couple of days, Farmers RECC reports nearly one thousands people without power as of 7 a.m. on April 3.
The electric nonprofit reports there are currently 930 members without power, which is down from 2,100 that were out “at the height of the outage event.”
“Crews have made significant headway since storms began and are expecting to see more progress as daylight hours reveal the extent of the damage,” the press release states. “Work has been complicated by the saturated ground, downed trees and debris. Farmers RECC does not expect complete power restoration until Friday, barring any unforeseen complications. Members who have electricity dependent medical or other equipment will need to make alternate plans.”
The cooperative states they have ” contracted construction and right-of-way crews on site, with additional crews from Nolin RECC” helping with the widespread outages, according to the release.
“Farmers RECC reminds its members to stay away from fallen power lines,” the press release states. “Always assume that any line is conducting electricity. In addition, if you are using a power generator, make sure you are doing so safely.”
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
