7pm Update

● High winds this afternoon have caused new issues for MLGW workers and raised the number of outages from about 8,000 to a current total of 25,000 customers.

● Many of these outages resulted from damage to trees weakened by this month's multiple storms.

● As a result, MLGW now expects restoration to be completed Saturday evening rather than Friday evening.

● MLGW troubleshooters will focus this evening on repairing circuit outages, which represent about 13,000 of the current total number of customers out.

● MLGW crews will continue to work in 16 hour shifts, 24 hours a day until all power is restored.

● There are currently more than 120 MLGW crews working in the field to restore power.

● A total of 19 outside crews from Ohio and Illinois will arrive by this evening and will join MLGW's crews tomorrow.


Important MLGW Contact Information:
● Outage Reporting: 544-6500
● Emergency: 528-4465
● Customer Care Center: 544-MLGW (6549)
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