Power Restoration Efforts Following Storm Helene
Power Restoration Challenges After Helene
AES Indiana has announced that power has been restored to nearly all affected areas following the impact of Storm Helene in Central Indiana. The storm brought wind gusts exceeding 65 miles per hour, causing widespread outages.
Resident Reactions
Despite the power restoration, customer reactions have been mixed. At one point, almost 100,000 residents were left without electricity. George from the south side noted his power flickered multiple times, creating uncertainty during the storm. Meanwhile, Sonny from the northeast side expressed his frustration after a lengthy power outage interrupted dinner preparation.
Utility Response to Outages
- AES Indiana explained that restoring power is complicated by the unique circumstances of each outage.
- Some cases involve replacing damaged poles, adding to restoration delays.
Many residents believe that the utility company needs to improve its response time. George points out that adverse weather will always pose challenges, while Sonny believes that lowering utility rates could help expedite power restoration.
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