Thursday, January 29, 2009

Electrical Update: Service Restoration May Take Up to Two Weeks

Ice Storm Update - updated 10:15 a.m., January 29

As of 10:15 a.m., 183,000 LG&E customers are without power, down from 205,000 at the last update. KU has 180,000 customers without power throughout the state.

Downed wires:
LG&E: 8,952
KU: 6,017

2,985 workers are currently working on restoration efforts for both LG&E and KU combined.

Estimating 7 - 10 days before full restoration will occur in LG&E's service area.

Statewide, full restoration may take up to two weeks.

Crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.