'Countless lines' downed in Fremont, power restoration could take days
The City of Fremont says Wednesday’s blizzard that pummeled much of eastern Nebraska brought down “countless lines” in Fremont and around 50 utility poles between Fremont and Valley.The result is power outages across town. Wednesday afternoon, the city said “most” of Fremont is without power. RELATED COVERAGE: Snowfall totals, road conditions for Nebraska from Wednesday’s blizzardRestoration to all of Fremont could take days, said Jeff Shanahan, the city’s utilities general manager. “We know Fremont residents are accustomed to quick restoration of service and want to underscore today’s storm is uncommon,” he said in a statement. “We appreciate your patience and the tremendous support our crews are receiving. Our teams are doing everything they can to address the situation.”READ MORE: Thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers without power amid blizzard conditionsBecause of a safety risk from downed lines, the Fremont Street Department won’t be plowing residential streets “until further notice.” Because the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department is assisting the Street Department, the city said calls regarding downed trees may be delayed.ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Has your street been plowed? Here’s how to track snow removal progress in Omaha, Council BluffsUtility workers are prioritizing restoring a main tie line, the city said.The city asks Fremonters to stay home and to clear snow and ice from around gas meters. Residents who encounter unreported downed lines, smell gas or have a utility emergency should call (402) 727-2600.”Please look out for your neighbors and support those in need during this time,” the city said in its statement.ScribnerAlthough downed power lines impacted Scribner too, Mayor Ken Thomas told KETV he’s thankful for a city-wide generator that has allowed most of the city to keep power. He said it could take days for power lines leading to Scribner to be restored.The Scribner Fire Department opened its doors and served lunch to stranded motorists who couldn’t leave town on the highway due to whiteout conditions.After learning about a stranded motorist on a highway on Facebook, a Scribner police officer identified where the motorist was outside of town and brought the motorist to safety. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The City of Fremont says Wednesday’s blizzard that pummeled much of eastern Nebraska brought down “countless lines” in Fremont and around 50 utility poles between Fremont and Valley.
The result is power outages across town. Wednesday afternoon, the city said “most” of Fremont is without power.
RELATED COVERAGE: Snowfall totals, road conditions for Nebraska from Wednesday’s blizzard
Restoration to all of Fremont could take days, said Jeff Shanahan, the city’s utilities general manager.
“We know Fremont residents are accustomed to quick restoration of service and want to underscore today’s storm is uncommon,” he said in a statement. “We appreciate your patience and the tremendous support our crews are receiving. Our teams are doing everything they can to address the situation.”
READ MORE: Thousands of Omaha Public Power District customers without power amid blizzard conditions
Because of a safety risk from downed lines, the Fremont Street Department won’t be plowing residential streets “until further notice.”
Because the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department is assisting the Street Department, the city said calls regarding downed trees may be delayed.
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Has your street been plowed? Here’s how to track snow removal progress in Omaha, Council Bluffs
Utility workers are prioritizing restoring a main tie line, the city said.
The city asks Fremonters to stay home and to clear snow and ice from around gas meters. Residents who encounter unreported downed lines, smell gas or have a utility emergency should call (402) 727-2600.
“Please look out for your neighbors and support those in need during this time,” the city said in its statement.
Scribner
Although downed power lines impacted Scribner too, Mayor Ken Thomas told KETV he’s thankful for a city-wide generator that has allowed most of the city to keep power. He said it could take days for power lines leading to Scribner to be restored.
The Scribner Fire Department opened its doors and served lunch to stranded motorists who couldn’t leave town on the highway due to whiteout conditions.
After learning about a stranded motorist on a highway on Facebook, a Scribner police officer identified where the motorist was outside of town and brought the motorist to safety.
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