AS OF 11:30 THIS MORNING, MORE THAN 13,000 CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY DUE TO THE STORM SYSTEM MOVING ACROSS NORTHWEST IOWA.
THE AREAS MOST AFFECTED INCLUDE SIOUX CITY, STORM LAKE AND FORT DODGE.
STRONG WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH HAVE IMPACTED OVERHEAD POWER LINES, AFFECTING SERVICE TO MANY CUSTOMERS.
CURRENTLY, MORE THAN 300 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CREW MEMBERS ARE WORKING ON POWER RESTORATION IN THESE REGIONS, INCLUDING LINE AND TREE CREWS, SPECIALIZED HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE TEAMS, AND ADDITIONAL CREWS FROM OUTSIDE OF THEIR SERVICE AREA.
IF YOU ARE A MIDAMERICAN CUSTOMER AND YOUR POWER IS OUT, PLEASE REPORT IT ONLINE OR CALL 888-427-5632.
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