Hundreds Remained Without Power Overnight

February 16, 2016

Virtually all of the Century area was without power Monday afternoon after a tornado ripped through the area. Crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative and Gulf Power worked throughout the night to restore power.

A spokesperson for EREC  had approximately 700 members without power following yesterday’s tornado and storm.  The service area received extensive damage with many poles and lines down and debris.  Crews have worked throughout the night restoring power.  As of 8:15 a.m., EREC had  about 30 members still without power and seven poles still down.  Crews will continue to work until all members’ power has been restored.

Gulf Power company reported about 575 customers in the Century area without power as of about 1 a.m. Tuesday as their crews continued to work.

Pictured: The view from an EREC bucket truck as crews worked to restore power in the Century area late Monday night. Photos courtesy EREC for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “Hundreds Remained Without Power Overnight”

  1. MD on February 16th, 2016 4:36 am

    Jefferson Avenue still no power.

  2. William on February 16th, 2016 4:16 am

    >>Does hecker rd have power yett???

    NO

  3. Kiri on February 16th, 2016 4:13 am

    Does hecker rd have power yett???

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