LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thousands of people in Louisville woke up Thursday without power due to a widespread power outage across the city.
According to Chris Whelan, vice president of communications at LG&E, more than 22,500 LG&E customers were without power Thursday morning.
Whelan said that the widespread outages were caused by heavy winds from overnight storms on Wednesday. The strong winds caused tree limbs to fall onto power lines, Whelan told WHAS11 News.
She said 200 power lines are currently down and there are ten broken poles that need to be fixed.
18,000 customers have since had their power restored, Whelan said, and LG&E hopes to have the majority of power restored. However, she said that a few customers may not have their power restored until Friday.
Several Jefferson County Public School buildings were also without power Thursday due to the outages, but schools remained in session. Some teachers got creative with glow sticks and creating campfires to read books around.
Whelan reminded community members to stay away from any downed lines, but if you do see one, to call 502-589-1444.
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