9400 still without power in Central Kentucky

Kentucky Utilities/Old Dominion Power is reporting several thousand residential customers are still without electricity due to a storm with gusting winds which passed through Central Kentucky five days ago.

At the height of the outages, 113,000 people were without power as well as several local businesses and gas stations. Power is estimated to be restored by tomorrow.

Trees came down on power lines, and branches turned into projectiles which pierced through roofs. 

Tree roots were exposed. 

Service vehicles were hooked to street light terminals. 

People who had generators worked hard to get them started.


WKYT is warning customers to check with the BBB before hiring anyone to clear away debris or perform services.

 

Even though damages look bad, one is reminded of the 1.2 million people in Puerto Rico who were ravaged by Hurricane Maria almost one year ago. These weather events are predicted to persist due in part to global warming.

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