Power Restoration Updates in Columbia, S.C. After Hurricane Helene
Columbia, S.C. – Families and residents are breathing a sigh of relief as promising news comes from Dominion Energy regarding power restoration in areas hard-hit by Hurricane Helene. The energy provider announced that it expects to restore power to about 95 percent of its customers by late Sunday night in five counties that were significantly affected by the storm.
Relentless Efforts to Restore Power
Since the hurricane struck, over 4,000 Dominion Energy employees and additional resources have been working tirelessly around the clock to restore electricity to those in need. According to the company, they have already managed to get the lights back on for more than 406,000 customers statewide, which represents nearly 92 percent of the customers impacted by the storm.
The president of Dominion Energy South Carolina, Keller Kissam, acknowledged the challenges the crews are facing as they navigate through severely affected regions filled with toppled trees that have wreaked havoc on the company’s electric grid. “We know families are desperate to make plans for the days ahead, but the work to reconnect miles and miles of poles and wire will take time,” Kissam noted. He assured the public that the company will keep working in a neighborhood-to-neighborhood manner to ensure that every customer gets their power restored. The commitment is to return each household back into the light as quickly as possible.
What’s Happening on the Ground?
As the crews continue their labor-intensive work, residents are encouraged to check for any storm damage to their private electrical systems. Specifically, if there’s any damage from the weather leading down to the meter base at their homes, an electrician’s help is needed before the power company can restore electricity. It’s a vital step for safety and compliance as everyone works together to recover from this natural disaster.
Looking Ahead
Dominion Energy expects to achieve power restoration for 95 percent of its customers primarily in the following areas: five counties that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Although specifics on these counties were not detailed in the announcement, monitoring the situation is essential for those who are still in the dark.
For those wondering when their power will come back, the company provides an outage map for detailed estimates regarding restoration times by county. This is aimed to help families make necessary plans and arrangements during this challenging period.
Staying Calm Amidst Chaos
An event like Hurricane Helene can be incredibly stressful, especially for families trying to navigate daily life without power. As the restoration efforts continue, it’s important for everyone to remain patient and understanding. The teams are not just working for hours but progressing through difficult terrains and challenging conditions, ensuring that they are maximizing their efforts to bring everyone back to a sense of normalcy.
While the lights are expected to come on soon for the majority, the commitment of Dominion Energy to continue working into next week means that they will not stop until every last house is reconnected. For many affected residents, this is a beacon of hope as they endure the aftermath of the storm.
Columbia is coming together, showing resilience through its community spirit as power restoration unfolds. Together, with patience and cooperation, the light will soon shine bright once more.
