Central Kentucky is bracing for its first winter storm of the season, and this one has a chance to drop a layer of ice on parts of the state, along with the possible snowfall that may roll in.
Ice is what gets the attention of many, as those who were here from some of the more severe ice events know the kind of impact it can have.
“’09 was challenging, ‘03 as well,” said Daniel Lowry of Kentucky Utilities about the ice storms of those two years. “But we have made improvement since then. We’re in better position now than in the past,” Lowry continued.
Lowry also noted that ice presents a greater challenge to power lines than snow, as its weight can snap wires, and nearby tree limbs by bending or breaking those onto those wires.
No matter what happens on Sunday night into Monday morning, Lowry said KU is ready to respond.
“We have crews (with) 450 members across 40 crew centers across our service territory and we’re ready,” he said of the plan that’s in place.
Lowry said critical infrastructure will receive top priority when it comes to restoring power.