Severe Storms Cut Power to Thousands in Creek CountySevere Storms Cut Power to Thousands in Creek County Overnight storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds of up to 80 miles per hour to Northeast Oklahoma, causing widespread power outages. As of 12:30 p.m., approximately 56,000 OG&E customers remain without service, including about 2,300 in Creek County. OG&E crews are working around the clock to restore power, but residents in rural areas are being told that no estimated time for recovery is currently available. The company has deployed 1,100 operations employees to affected areas. The storm also caused downed trees and power lines, making roads impassable in some areas. Residents are urged to use caution when traveling. Temperatures are expected to return to the 100s today, and triple-digit temperatures are predicted for the weekend. OG&E has compiled a list of “cool zones” where those affected can get relief from the heat. For more information, visit www.oge.com/outages. What to Do After a Fault Has Been Reported Residents have a role to play in the aftercare of an outage or storm. OG&E will replace damaged poles and lines, but residents should: * Check your home for any damage * Report any downed power lines or poles to OG&E * Stay away from downed lines and avoid touching anything that is in contact with them * Secure your home and property as best as possible For more information on what to do after a power outage, visit www.oge.com/outages. Waste Management Picks Up Limbs When Properly Placed The city of Sapulpa has confirmed that Waste Management will pick up tree limbs that are cut into one-meter pieces, bundled, and weigh no more than 20 kilograms each. Limbs must be placed next to the trash can on scheduled trash day. There have been no reports of trash service being interrupted as a result of the storm.
Severe storms making their way through Northeastern Oklahoma left thousands without power, including about 2,300 people in Creek County around 12:30 p.m., according to a statement from OGE.com
“Severe storms, including rain and damaging winds of up to 80 miles per hour, moved through the OG&E service area last night, causing downed power lines, downed utility poles, and damage to crossarms and other equipment attached to poles,” according to the latest report from the OG&E. website. “As of 12:30 p.m., approximately 56,000 customers are without service.”
The storm brought some rain, but the loss of power means many of those affected are now without air conditioning as temperatures return to the 100s today; and while the weather forecast predicts a slightly cooler day tomorrow, triple-digit temperatures are expected to return on Friday and continue through Saturday.
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“We understand how important it is that our customers have electricity.” said OG&E. “Our crews have been and will continue to work around the clock until power is fully restored.”
This tree narrowly missed a home and vehicles when it fell partially onto East Hobson Avenue during overnight storms on Wednesday, June 26.
OG&E says they have deployed approximately 1,100 operations employees to restore service to homes and businesses that can accept power. “We expect that estimated recovery times will be available after full damage assessments are completed. We will continue to restore power throughout the day and will advise you when restoration times are available.” Residents in the more rural areas of Creek County are being told that no estimated time for recovery is currently available.
Where you can cool off
OG&E has compiled a list of ‘cool zones’ where those affected can get some relief from the heat. Go here to find the nearest cool zone.
What to do after a fault has been reported
OG&E will replace the poles and lines and get service in the area working again, but residents have a role to play in the aftercare of an outage or storm, as well as in preventive maintenance. For more information about what you can do after a malfunction, please go here.
Waste Management picks up limbs when properly placed
A comment on this morning’s Timeloop show asked if the city would pick up limbs once they are placed on the curb. The good news is yes…sort of.
“The waste management will pick up one-meter pieces (in bundles) that do not weigh more than 20 kg each and they must be placed next to the trash can,” the city of Sapulpa said in a response to the Facebook post. “So if they cut them to size and bundle them properly, the waste company must pick them up on the scheduled trash day.”
There have been no reports of trash service being interrupted as a result of the storm.
Micha Choquette
