Power outages

Nearly 200 Kentucky co-op employees are currently working to restore power in the Carolinas and Georgia. Other contract crews that normally work at the co-ops have also been sent to help.

Officials with Lexington’s biggest power company, Kentucky Utilities, say nearly everyone in Fayette County has had power restored following the remnants of Hurricane Helene last Friday.

Residents of eastern and central Kentucky are experiencing scattered power outages as the remnants of Hurricane Helene travel north.

Utility companies are warning Kentuckians to stay away from any downed trees or power lines as they continue to restore power to residents.

Power company LG&E and KU says they’re bringing in extra crews to the region so they’re prepared in case of any outages. They’ve been in contact with the National Weather Service in order to have crews in the right places when they’re needed.

Yesterday’s severe thunderstorms in Central Kentucky left thousands without power, potentially through Tuesday night.

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