Monday, May 20, 2024

Storm update from Evergy

Severe storms with winds exceeding 100 mph moved across our service area overnight causing power outages impacting more than 100,000 customers. As of 11:00 a.m. Monday, Evergy has more than 900 active outages with about 16,000 customers without power. Outages will extend beyond Monday for some customers.
 
Evergy has 175 tree crews working on storm restoration, clearing limbs and other debris so line crews can make repairs. In addition to Evergy crews, 26 crews from Liberty Utilities that will be arriving today to assist with repairs. As power is restored in areas with fewer outages, Evergy crews will be moved to assist in those areas with the most damage. Damage assessment is under way to provide an estimate of when we think power will be restored to all customers. Crews will continue to work until everyone’s power is back on.
 
You can report an outage and keep up with outage updates by downloading the Evergy mobile app: https://www.evergy.com/about-evergy/mobile-app

We’ve received numerous reports of down power lines due to the storm overnight. As a reminder, please stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines or limbs on lines. Please do not try to remove tree limbs or brush from downed lines or anywhere near power lines. Please assume that any downed line is energized. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Stay safe!

You can track outages by visiting: https://outagemap.evergy.com/





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