Vermont Business Magazine Supported by outside line crews, VEC will have less than 150 members without power come Monday morning. The remaining outages were in the hardest hit areas, and crews will get that power back on as soon as safely possible.
Photo: VEC crews removing a broken pole caught in power lines in N. Troy.
Early Sunday morning, VEC was joined by crews from Corn Belt Energy in Bloomington, Indiana and Clay Electric Cooperative in Flora, Illinois. These line workers and crews from neighboring utilities joined VEC in responding to the significant damage from this wind and rain event. VEC has restored more than 17,000 members since outages started coming in on Halloween evening.
“It’s been a long three days for our members and crews,” said Rebecca Towne, VEC’s CEO. “We’re grateful for outside help from electric utilities near and far and for the support of our members as we work through the damage from this storm.”
VEC urges members who remain without power to stay safe and keep the following in mind:
- If you run a generator, do so safely including always operating it outdoors. Never run a generator in a barn, shed or garage.
- If you encounter a downed power line stay clear of the line and promptly call VEC at 800-832-2667.
- Check on your neighbors, especially if they are elderly or vulnerable.
- Regularly check the VEC outage page at www.vermontelectric.coop for estimated restoration times.
About Vermont Electric Cooperative
Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), established in 1938, is a non-profit, member-owned electric distribution utility that provides safe, affordable, and reliable electric service to approximately 32,000 members in 75 communities in northern Vermont. Nationally recognized for innovative and advanced use of technology, VEC is the largest locally-owned electric distribution utility in Vermont. www.vermontelectric.coop