LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LG&E/KU is working around the clock to restore power to thousands who lost power as remnants of Helene caused widespread damage on Friday.
The utility company said more than 205,000 customers had been impacted and it was the fourth largest event for them over the last 20 years.
About 87% of service has been restored to those impacted and some of the hardest hit areas were Lexington, Louisville, Richmond, Maysville, Pineville and Norton, Virginia.
Nearly 17,000 customers throughout Kentucky are still without power, according to the outage map.
“As a reminder, those in need of power for medical devices should contact local emergency management,” Gov. Andy Beshear said on Sunday.
Heavy rains and strong winds caused 1,500 downed lines and broke more than 100 poles. LG&E/KU believes the number could increase as they continue damage assessments.
LG&E/KU said while they support other utility companies’ restoration efforts, they chose not to send crews this time so they could concentrate in ensuring their customers were the top priority.
Forty crew centers have been placed across Kentucky and LGE/KU said they are able to “strategically position” and redirect resources to areas where they might be needed the most.
They add service restoration will be prioritized with the first being to critical services in the community – hospitals, fire and police stations, airports and nursing homes. It will be followed by customers and damaged equipment.
To check out the current outage map, click here.
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