When it comes to damaging infrastructure in the state of Georgia, Hurricane Helene wins the honor.
“Georgia Power has determined Hurricane Helene was the most destructive hurricane in its history damaging infrastructure across the state. Initial damage estimates illustrating the extensive destruction of Hurricane Helene include more than 5,000 power poles that must be repaired or replaced, more than 9,000 spans of wire equivalent to an estimated 425 miles; more than 500 transformers and more than 1,500 trees on power lines that must be removed or addressed to restore power,” according to a news release.
As of Sept. 29, power had been restored to more than 740,000 customers in Georgia.
“We understand the importance of Estimated Restoration Times (ERTs) for you and your families, and we have been working as quickly as possible to generate timelines and keep you informed,” according to the Georgia Power website. “Our crews continue to navigate treacherous conditions including extensive tree damage, widespread flooding and many road closures. ERTs are not a guess. They represent our expectation for 95% power restoration in the specified area.”
To learn more, go to outage map updates.
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