“We were able to restore over 3,600 in about a half hour,” Beeler said.
Crews must replace the pole and make repairs, which Beeler said will take about six hours.
There are 223 customers who remain without power. Beeler said crews will try to connect as many of those customers as possible, but that some customers will not have service until repairs are finished.
Flurries are possible tonight with overnight temperatures expected to dip to around 12 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
How to keep safe during a power outage:
- When the power goes out during winter, remember that all supplemental sources of heat and portable generators must have proper ventilation. Never place a generator in your garage or near a window, where fumes could enter the home.
- Gas and wood burning fireplaces emit carbon monoxide. Use caution when burning anything inside, and have a functioning carbon monoxide detector that will alert you to the odorless but potentially deadly gas.
- Turn off all heat producing appliances, such as the oven, during an outage in case power is restored when you are not home.
- During extreme cold, bring outdoor pets inside.
- If your home loses power for more than a few hours or you have inadequate supplies to stay warm overnight, contact your local shelter. You can text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter.
Before a power outage:
- Create an emergency storm kit with an emergency radio, water, nonperishable food, flashlights with batteries and a first aid kit.
- Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors
Source: Dayton Power & Light and ready.gov
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