Power Outages in Greenville, SC Due to Tropical Storm Helene
Tropical Storm Helene caused extensive power outages affecting 76% of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative’s members. Major disruption in accessing services prevails due to downed trees and power lines, particularly around the Piedmont Park Rd area. Restoration efforts are in progress, with many streets still blocked and repair teams working at full capacity.
As of 8:20 p.m., 76% of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative’s members, totaling about 55,395, are without power due to severe damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with 8,000 homes receiving power today. Current outage numbers by county include:
– Anderson: 9,074
– Greenville: 5,538
– Oconee: 18,653
– Pickens: 22,080
– Spartanburg: 43.
Residents in the Piedmont Park Rd area are experiencing difficulties accessing resources like ice due to downed trees and power lines blocking roads. Attempts to reach Cherrydale, where reports indicated no outages, were unsuccessful as many routes remain blocked, including key roads like Wade Hampton and Reid School Rd. Reports indicate substantial destruction of trees and power lines in the region, suggesting a long wait for power restoration.
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has deployed approximately 216 field workers for assessments and repairs, with an additional 17 workers arriving from Maryland and Virginia to assist. As of 1 p.m., nearly 88% (approximately 64,100 members) still lack power due to ongoing effects from the storm. Up-to-date outage numbers by county are as follows:
– Anderson: 10,502
– Greenville: 5,538
– Oconee: 24,457
– Pickens: 23,638
– Spartanburg: 43.
The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene has left a significant portion of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative’s members without power, particularly impacting counties like Anderson and Oconee. Restoration efforts are underway, yet access issues due to downed trees hinder progress. Residents are advised to be prepared for extended outages and to appreciate the work of repair crews actively restoring service throughout the area.
Original Source: weather.com
