Severe Storms Cause Power Outages in Creek CountySevere Storms Cause Power Outages in Creek County On Wednesday, severe storms swept through Northeastern Oklahoma, leaving thousands of residents without power. As of 12:30 p.m., an estimated 2,300 people in Creek County were affected, according to OGE.com. The storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds of up to 80 miles per hour, causing downed power lines, poles, and other equipment. Power Restoration Efforts OGE crews are working around the clock to restore power. They have deployed approximately 1,100 operations employees to affected areas. Damage assessments are underway, and estimated recovery times will be available once those are complete. Residents in rural areas of Creek County may not have an estimated time for recovery. Cool Zones Available For those without power and air conditioning in the extreme heat, OG&E has compiled a list of “cool zones” where they can find relief. Safety Measures Residents are urged to report any downed power lines to OGE immediately. They should also take precautions to prevent further damage: * Stay away from downed lines and equipment. * Report any downed lines or equipment to OGE. * Do not touch any debris that may have come into contact with power lines. * Turn off electrical appliances and equipment to minimize damage when power is restored. Waste Management Pickup Waste Management will pick up tree limbs that are properly placed and bundled. Limbs must be one meter in length and weigh no more than 20 kg each. They should be placed next to the trash can on scheduled trash day.
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
