Impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Power Outages in Greenville, SC
Tropical Storm Helene has caused extensive power outages in Greenville, SC, with approximately 76% of members affected. As of now, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative reports ongoing restoration efforts with 8,000 homes reconnected. However, many roads remain blocked due to damage, indicating a challenging recovery ahead.
As of 8:20 PM, approximately 76% of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative members, totaling about 55,395 individuals, are still without power due to severe destruction from Tropical Storm Helene. Specific outage statistics indicate that Anderson County has 9,074 outages, Greenville County has 5,538, Oconee County has 18,653, Pickens County registers 22,080, and Spartanburg County has 43.
On a positive note, there were efforts to restore power today, with 8,000 homes regaining electricity thanks to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. A neighbor in the Piedmont Park Road area reports significant obstacles due to downed trees and power lines, complicating travel as they attempted to find ice. Many roads leading to the Cherrydale area remain blocked.
Community members are advised to prepare for prolonged power outages and express their gratitude to line workers. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative currently has around 216 field technicians assessing and repairing the damage, with an additional 17 workers set to arrive from Maryland and Virginia to assist with the recovery effort. As of 1 PM, nearly 88% of cooperative members remained powerless due to the damage inflicted by the storm, with updated outage figures reflecting further increases in affected areas.
The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene has left a significant number of residents in Greenville, SC, without power, necessitating extensive repair efforts. Despite numerous challenges, progress is being made with power restoration, although many roads remain impassable due to fallen debris. Community resilience and cooperation with repair crews will be vital in the coming days as areas recover from the storm’s impact.
Original Source: weather.com
