Storms rolled through Houston County Thursday evening, causing power outages, extensive damage to property and temporary road closures.
By Friday morning, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative crews had restored power to most of its members following with approximately 860 still without service.
Houston County was the most impacted in the MLEC service area with about 760 members without power. Outages are scattered across the county. MLEC crews are assisted by 20 additional personnel, including lineworkers, right-of-way crews and support staff. Some of the hardest hit areas include:
- Hurricane Creek area in Stewart
- Main Street areas in Tennessee Ridge and surrounding communities
- Downtown Erin and nearby locations
- Barber Highway near Cumberland City
- Salmon Branch and other areas on the opposite side of the county
Due to the extent and spread of damage, some Houston County members may remain without power until Saturday. Crews must first clear debris to access lines, travel between sites and establish safe work zones before repairs can begin…