Power Restored to 92% of Customers Impacted by Hurricane Zeta
Electricity has been restored to more than 92% of those impacted last week by Hurricane Zeta as electric utility workers—and the nation—hope for the end of a near record-breaking year for hurricanes.
According to industry estimates, by Sunday evening, 240,700 customers in the Southeast remained without electricity due to Hurricane Zeta, which made landfall in Louisiana on Oct. 29.
At its peak, the hurricane knocked out 3.1 million customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virginia. By Sunday, Nov. 1, power was restored to more than 2.8 million customers.
Meanwhile, electricity crews in Texas and Oklahoma reported restoring nearly 65% of those impacted by a significant ice storm last week as well.
Industry reports estimate that more than 23,000 workers from 23 states and Canada have assisted in the restoration of electricity from both weather events.
Utilities are urging customers to remain patient and to give their crews the needed space to work safely amid the damage and the ongoing pandemic.
UTC sends its thanks and gratitude to all of our members impacted by the storms and those working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service.