NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Thousands were still without power Monday as lineworkers worked tirelessly to restore systems across the Midstate.
Electric companies have warned some outages could last days due to the level of damage to power structures. Amidst the ongoing effort to restore electricity, Middle Tennessee is expected to experience dangerous temperatures in upcoming days. If you are in need of somewhere warm to go, you can find a list of warming shelters at this link.
In an update posted Sunday night, Nashville Electric Service said that at its peak, 230,000 customers were impacted by outages. Over the weekend, more than 275 lineworkers addressed damage across the city, including nearly 150 broken power poles.
What to do if your power goes out
In a 7:30 a.m. update Monday, officials said more than 70 power distribution circuits were out, and NES would be doubling its workforce to address these issues. Crews reportedly worked 14- to 16-hour shifts that extended overnight to respond to as many outages as possible…