MLGW provides update after storms knock out power for over 100k customers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — Memphis, Light, Gas and Water is working to restore power after thunderstorms knocked out power to over 100,000 customers.
At it’s peak, there were approximately 130,000 customers without power during Saturday’s storm. You can check the status of repairs on the MLGW Outage Map.
“Our immediate priorities are restoring power to hospitals, water treatment, and sewer facilities. Following that we will prioritize circuit restorations that will have the largest number of customers impacted,” MLGW said in a press release.
“Tonight, we have the MLGW team and tree trimming crews already at work assessing damage and restoring power where they can. They will be joined by additional MLGW staff and by more than 30 contractor crews who are headed our way. We are actively working to bring in even more crews,” MLGW said.
The City of Germantown notified residents that the following intersections were experiencing power problems:
- S. Germantown Road and West Farmington
- Poplar Avenue and West Street
- Germantown Road and Hospital Drive
- Forest Hill Irene Road and Poplar Avenue
- Forest Hill Irene Road and Winchester Road
- Poplar Avenue and Arthurwood Cove
- S. Germantown Road and Neshoba Road
- Poplar Avenue and Poplar Estates Drive
- Poplar Avenue and Oakleigh Lane
The City of Olive Branch said that they are responded to multiple reports of downed trees and power lines across the city. The city reminds people to treat every power line like it’s live. Public works crews have been deployed to assist with removing downed trees.
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