Power outages across the Tri-Cities

Posted: Mar 3, 2023 / 04:15 PM EST

Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 10:53 PM EST

TRI-CITIES (WJHL) — Power is gradually being restored to customers throughout the Tri-Cities following severe wind and storms on Friday. News Channel 11 provided live updates on outages across the region.

BrightRidge

Lamar: around 52 out
Telford: 142 out
Cherokee: 54 out
107 area: around 56 out
Northwest JC: 99 out
Southwest JC: 139 out
Limestone: 16 out
Jonesborough: 104 out
Piney Flats: 189 out

BrightRidge updated customers at around 9 p.m.:

“With today’s extreme weather of thunderstorms, rain, and high winds, BrightRidge crews have been working power outages since around 4:00 pm. At one time, BrightRidge had over 5,500 customers without power, but as of 9:00 pm that number is down to just 1,463 customers.

Crews have found broken poles and tree limbs that have knocked down wires causing the outages. It will likely take all night and into tomorrow to restore everyone since it’s wet and some outages are in hard-to-reach areas. All BrightRidge crews and Contractors are working now and will continue until all customers are restored.

Please consider checking on older friends, neighbors, and relatives. If someone has a medical device that regularly needs charging, it is critical that extra batteries and medical supplies be kept on hand as well pre-planned alternative charging arrangements in case of a lengthy outage.

Further, never attempt to move or handle downed power lines. Instead, notify BrightRidge via phone at 423-952-5000. Please note, social media accounts are not monitored 24/7 and are not intended for emergency use.”
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