About 500 Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) members awoke this morning without power due to a storm that brought heavy, wet snow to the region. Line crews worked overnight and have restored about 2,000 outages so far. VEC crews assisted by contract crews will continue to work throughout the day, and VEC expects to have all members back on by nightfall. Statewide, the heavy snow produced far fewer power failurges than a larger storm in December. As of 10 am Monday morning, there were only 477 outages across the entire state.
Overall, this storm has not been as damaging as expected. In the aftermath of Winter Storm Damon, which left many members without power for several days last December, VEC was prepared to respond to extensive damage.
VEC members without power may call VEC for an estimated restoration time or visit VEC’s outage page. VEC’s new SmartHub app may also be used to receive outage alerts by mobile phone or computer.
For more information please visit VEC’s website atwww.vermontelectric.coop/outageor call1-800-832-2667.
Source: VEC 1.19.2015