Restoration update: 4:30 p.m.

Restoration update: June 16, 4:30 p.m. and MLGW I.D. reminder

As of 4:30 p.m.on Tuesday, about 18,000 MLGW customers remain without power. Since Friday’s storm, MLGW has restored power to more than 120,000 customers.More than 800 MLGW employees and contractors are on the streets working 24-hours a day, in 16-hour shifts, to restore power.

“Our employees have been working around-the-clock to get everyone’s power back on in the fastest and safest way possible. Every single MLGW customer is a priority for us, and every employee will continue their dedicated effort until every home has their power back on,” said President and CEO Jerry Collins.”

MLGW is also providing constant updates on www.mlgw.com ( http://www.mlgw.com/ ) and on MLGW’s Twitter page at www.twitter.com/mlgw, where customers can interact live with an MLGW representative.

Customers are reminded to treat MLGW’s Emergency Line (528-4465) the same as they would 911. That number is only used to report life threatening utility emergencies such as wires down or gas leaks. To report electric outages, please call the MLGW Outage Hotline (544-6500).