*RESTORATION UPDATE: Morning of May 4, 2017*
In southwest Kansas, it is a sin to curse the rain. However, yesterday’s moisture took its toll on our restoration process. Muddy roads and ditches are causing restoration efforts to take two to three times longer than expected. In some places, we have bulldozers pulling bucket trucks through a foot of mud. As crews battle the elements, we have uncovered more damage caused by the storm. We estimate the number of downed poles to still be approximately 2,000. This has caused us to seek the help of additional crews from Missouri.
Despite the weather, crews were able to reduce the number of downed meters to approximately 2,430.
“Each meter restored is a victory,” said CEO Steve Epperson. “I’m proud of each and every one of our employees and all that they have accomplished. Despite the conditions, we will continue to push forward to get our meters restored.”
Luckily, blue skies are projected for the rest of the week and we hope this will help dry out wet county roads. We thank you for your patience and will continue to post updates throughout the restoration process