ARKANSAS, USA — OG&E crews have now restored power to approximately 91% of customers in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas who were impacted by Monday's severe weather and tornadoes.
As of 10 a.m. on Thursday (May 6), approximately 2,500 customers remain without power.
OG&E expects to have power restored to all remaining customers by Thursday night, but not guaranteed.
Additional resources arrived Thursday morning, and there are nearly 950 crew members and support personnel working swiftly and safely to restore power.
Crews are also repairing extensive damage to equipment, which can impact remaining restoration times. The latest damage count includes 196 poles, 51 crossarms and 19 transformers.
OG&E recommends customers check to make sure their homes can take power and to follow these safety tips:
- Stay away and keep your pets away from downed power lines.
- Be aware of large utility vehicles and crews in your area or in some cases accessing your backyard to complete repairs.
- For your protection, do not post personal information such as addresses, account numbers, phone numbers, etc., on OGE social media channels.
- Please do not approach crews and utility vehicles in your neighborhood. Doing so could jeopardize your safety and will only delay the restoration process.
- Safety precautions should be followed when using a portable generator.