UPDATE: Thousands Across Delmarva Remain Without Power After Blizzard
UPDATE: While many have been reconnected to their electricity, thousands across Delmarva are still without power.
As of 2:30 p.m., Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) says they have restored power to 13,000 homes since beginning repair operations. Crews from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative in Virginia will be dispatched to assist with DEC’s restoration efforts. Officials do not currently have updates on restoration times.
As of 3:00 p.m., officials with Choptank Electric Cooperative (CEC) report having restored power to more than 10,000 members, with 11,400 still waiting for electricity. The company says they to have extended outages in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties through Tuesday, and possibly into Wednesday.
“This historic snowfall has many roads closed still, making it difficult for our crews to reach some of the damage,” CEC said on social media. “Linemen are having to cut fallen trees to access powerlines, and many trees are continuing to fall as they are working, making their jobs even more dangerous and time consuming.”
Additional crews are reportedly on the way to support CEC’s restoration efforts.
Delmarva Power activated its Emergency Response Operation earlier today. The company reports restoring power to more than 40,000 customers, with over 25,000 remaining without power. Over 1100 active outages are still awaiting maintenance.
WMDT will continue to update this story as details are made available.
DELMARVA – Thousands across Delmarva are without power after a snowstorm pummeled the peninsula over the weekend.
Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) is reporting approximately 54,000 homes to be without power as of Monday morning. Employees have been working overnight in poor conditions to identify issues, downed trees and damaged equipment. The company says information gathered will be relayed to dispatchers so line workers can continue to identify areas in need of repairs.
Full restoration may take days. Ten additional crews from Virginia are reportedly on their way to assist DEC. If you or another DEC customer lose power, report your outtage here.
Choptank Electric Cooperative says they have been able to restore power to 7,000 homes, but 15,000 others remain without power as of 8:00 a.m.
“We expect to have extended outages and have brought in outside crews to help remove trees and repair broken poles and downed lines as quickly as possible,” the company said on social media. “We haven’t seen a storm like this in over a decade, and our team greatly appreciates your patience and support as the linemen continue to brave these harsh conditions.”
Outages for CEC customers can be reported here, or you can call 1-800-410-4790.
As of 9:50 a.m., Delmarva Power is still working to restore electricity to over one thousand homes across the peninsula. The company reports nearly 35,000 customers were impacted by the storm. Delmarva Power customers can report outages and view the outage map, here.
This article was originally published on Feb. 23 at 9:54 a.m.
