BLOOMINGTON— Duke Energy crews continue to progress in restoring service to customers affected by Tuesday’s powerful storms, as of 9 a.m. on Thursday, 91,886 of the 113,327 customers affected were restored.
The hard-hit areas of Bloomington and Terre Haute remain the focus of power restoration. The company estimates the majority of Terre Haute customers will be returned to service by 6 p.m. Thursday and in Bloomington by midnight, although most will receive their power sooner.
“We’ve made a lot of progress, but we still have a lot of work ahead of us and appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to safely restore power as quickly as possible,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “We have a workforce of 1,170 in the field responding today, including assistance from Ohio and Kentucky. Support from our city and county officials and local emergency responders has been critical in this storm response.”
Power restoration process
During power restoration, the company’s priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure so that power can be returned to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly, and efficiently as possible. Additionally, we prioritize essential services such as hospitals, water pumping, and treatment facilities. Click here for more information on how Duke Energy restores power.
Tips on what to do before, during, and after a storm can be found at duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety.
