Most of the Oklahoma City residents who suffered tornado damage and lost electrical power on Sunday had it restored by mid-day Tuesday.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric, in a storm update released Tuesday indicated 98% of the estimated 80,000 customers who lost power had their lights back on. The total included those who lost power following Monday severe weather in the state.
The utility also indicated some customers in eastern Oklahoma County will remain without power through much of Thursday, Nov. 7 because of the “extensive storm damage in the area.”
Estimated Times of Restoration
Estimated restoration times are now available on our System Watch outage map. Below is the latest update on anticipated restoration times:
- OG&E has restored power to most customers in northeast and southern Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma City metro.
- A number of customers in eastern Oklahoma County will remain without power through much of Thursday, Nov. 7, due to extensive storm damage in the area. OG&E is rebuilding infrastructure while also restoring power to customers who can accept power in those areas. We will keep these customers updated.
Current Outage Status
- As of 11 a.m., we have restored power to 98% of customers who experienced an outage since early Sunday morning. Storms moved through eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas last night, causing additional damage and outages.
- Including last night’s severe weather, 80,000 customers who experienced an outage since Sunday’s overnight storms have been restored.
- The reliability investments OG&E has made in the grid and automated technology are eliminating and reducing overall outage time.
- Crews have restored power to 98% of critical infrastructure facilities including public works, hospitals, public safety, and schools that experienced an outage since severe weather began early Sunday morning.
- All schools and polling locations that OG&E serves are up and running this morning.
Severe Storms Cause Significant Damage
- Damage includes downed power lines, more than 214 broken power poles, 68 broken cross arms, 70 transformers, 64 transmission structures, and other equipment across the service area.
- Following storms, OG&E will bring tree and brush debris to the curb, however customers are responsible for removing that debris. City and county resources for debris removal may be available and will vary by community. Customers should check with local officials for specific debris removal plans.
Source: press release