8:30am Update

Here's a brief update of MLGW's restoration efforts:

● MLGW currently has about 6,300 customers without power.

● Restoration numbers continue to improve at a slow, steady pace, mainly because the type of work MLGW crews are doing requires these areas to stay de-energized to make it safe.

● Today's progress will likely be similar to yesterday's, with outage map numbers holding fairly steady, then dropping off into the afternoon and evening as MLGW crews complete their work.

● In addition, MLGW workers are working smaller and smaller pockets of outages.

● There are more than 125 MLGW and contract crews currently in the field whose primary focus is the heavily damaged areas in the south part of the I-240 loop, including the Orange Mound and Colonial Acres areas. These areas suffered the most intense damage and as a result, are requiring the greatest amount of work to restore power.

● MLGW crews are now bolstered by 25 out of town crews to assist in the effort.

● Customers still without power are asked to leave their back gates accessible for MLGW employees if their electric lines are in the back yard. MLGW crews experienced some difficulties yesterday gaining access to some areas where gates are locked.

● Next update will take place at 4:30 p.m.