Alabama Power Crews Work Day and Night
Alabama just got hit hard by severe weather. Power went out for 179,000 customers across the state. Alabama Power crews have been working nonstop to get the lights back on.
How Many Customers Got Power Back?
By 11:30 a.m., Alabama Power restored service to over 85% of affected customers. That means thousands of homes and businesses got their power back quickly.
Massive Crew Response to the Outages
Restoring power takes a lot of work. Alabama Power brought in more than 1,800 extra linemen and storm response crews. These workers are fixing power lines, clearing trees, and repairing damage all over the state.
Technology Helped Prevent Worse Outages
Alabama Power uses outage prevention technology. This system kept power running for 39,000 customers. Without this tech, even more people would have lost service.
Restoration Efforts Continue
This storm caused serious damage. Crews are still working to restore power. Some areas will take longer to fix. The company says this is a multi-day restoration effort.
Whatโs Slowing Down the Repairs?
Downed trees are blocking roads. Some areas are hard to reach. Crews are working as fast as they can, but safety comes first.
Local Residents Frustrated by Delays
Many Alabama residents are frustrated. Some homes are still without power. People want answers. Some are using generators just to get by. Others have lost groceries due to refrigerators being off for too long.
Local businesses have also been affected. Restaurants had to throw away food. Small shops lost customers because they could not operate. Some people had to leave home and stay with family just to have air conditioning or heat.
Weather Experts Warn of More Storms
Meteorologists say more storms could be coming. Alabama sees severe weather often, and springtime is one of the worst seasons for it. Strong winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes are common. Experts warn residents to always be prepared.
What to Do If Your Power Is Still Out
Some areas might not get power back right away. If your home still has no electricity, hereโs what you should do:
- Report the outage to Alabama Power.
- Stay away from downed power lines.
- Use generators safely. Do not use them inside your home.
- Keep your refrigerator closed to save food.
- Check on elderly neighbors who might need help.
Alabama Power Promises to Keep Working
Alabama Power knows customers are frustrated. They understand the urgency. The company says it will not stop working until every home has power restored.
Severe weather hit hard, but Alabama Power responded fast. Most customers already have power back. Crews wonโt stop until every home has electricity again. Residents should stay informed, prepare for more storms, and stay patient as work continues.
