milwaukee , As the winter storm hit southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, We Energies said power was disrupted in some areas. Here’s what residents need to know.
What you can do:
We Energies encourages anyone experiencing a power outage to report it one of three ways: online, through the app or by calling 1-800-662-4797.
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Current deduction Sunday, November 30
by 7:45 amWe Energies is reporting 170 outages, leaving a total of about 14,300 customers without power.
More than 10,000 customers are in Milwaukee County, and another 2,800 customers are in Ozaukee County. Several hundred customers were also without power in Sheboygan, Washington and Racine counties.
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till 6:15 amWe Energies is reporting 95 outages, with a total of about 18,000 customers without power.
About 14,000 of those customers are in Milwaukee County, and another 3,500 are in Ozaukee County, with the rest spread across southeastern Wisconsin.
Sporadic power cuts, what to know
Brendan Conway with We Energies provided an update on sporadic power outages during Saturday’s winter storm and shared information about what residents should know.
sustained effort
We Energies has restored power to more than 35,000 customers as of 10 a.m. Saturday.
We Energies crew finds snow on trees. The weight of that snow – and the winds this morning – are knocking trees and limbs onto equipment.
Driving conditions have become dangerous in some areas, making travel slow for crews. V Energies expects more power outages throughout the day as strong winds continue. Crews will work continuously until power is restored to all affected customers.
Customers should stay at least 25 feet away from any downed wires, and report downed wires immediately to We Energies or a local law enforcement agency.
WE ENERGY SECURITY TIPS
What you can do:
Visit the We Energies website for tips on what to do before, during or after a power outage. Some safety tips include:
- Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines assuming they are energized.
- Use torches, not candles
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
- Check on neighbors and relatives, especially senior citizens or anyone with a medical condition
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When the weather turns a little inclement, schools and businesses may be closed. Keep track of the latest list of closings, cancellations and delays reported in Southeast Wisconsin.
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