Many still without power in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Utility crews are working across the clock to restore downed energy strains and restore energy to clients.

Out-of-state crews are helping LG&E and Kentucky Utilities with their efforts.

After Friday’s historic winds, neighbors are selecting up the items and the various tree limbs.

As a result of for a lot of, like Larry Collier, this cleanup is all they will do for now.

“It was fairly dangerous through the precise storm,” stated Collier. “We haven’t had any energy since then.”

Collier and his spouse reside off Henry Clay Boulevard. The whole road misplaced energy Friday, and whereas crews work only a block over, it nonetheless hasn’t been restored. Now they simply fear how they’ll fare with temperatures predicted to drop once more Tuesday and all through the remainder of the week.

“I’ve bought this jacket on as a result of I’m freezing in the home. It’s actually chilly inside. We really feel actually foolish popping out right here with a jacket on. Nevertheless it’s simply so chilly inside,” Collier stated.

For some, there’s nonetheless no phrase when energy may come again on.

“We are going to know for certain when it’s on when it’s on. Not earlier than that,” Collier stated.

KU spokesperson Daniel Lowry says it’s the third most vital climate occasion previously 20 years. It affected 346,000 clients at its peak.

“We need to preserve security first. Then we knock out crucial infrastructure. Maintain the police stations, fireplace stations, road lights, nursing properties, hospitals, airports. So these points are first. Then we deal with neighborhoods, properties, and getting these clients again up. And we’re doing that now,” stated Lowry.

Which Lowry says they’re doing with the assistance of 1500 crews from across the nation.

“We’re not going to relaxation till we get these people again,” stated Lowry.

In accordance with KU’s outage map, there are nonetheless 16,000 clients with out energy.

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