City of Coldwater recently issued the following announcement.
Extended Power Outage to Roughly 800 CBPU - Coldwater Board of Public Utilities' Customers
STATEMENT: August 12, 2021 – On Thursday morning at approximately 5:30 a.m., a severe thunderstorm swept through Branch County, bringing heavy rain and high wind gusts from 60 to 80 mph. Coldwater was hit hard by the storm, leaving the community with severe thunderstorm damage. Downed trees, limbs, and poles caused power outages to roughly 1,625 Coldwater Board of Public Utilities’ customers.
Unfortunately, extensive damage to utility poles and power lines will result in extended outage times for roughly 800 CBPU customers in areas hit the hardest by the storm.
The estimated restoration time for customers who are currently without power is Saturday, August 14, 2021.
Customers currently without power may have their power restored sooner, but in areas with severe damage like N. Union City Rd., plan for the full extended outage time.
These outages are limited in scope and do not affect the majority of the CBPU’s customer base. Additionally, mutual Aid from Bryan, Ohio, Napoleon, Ohio, Bowling Green, Ohio, and Marshall, Michigan, has been made and secured.
The CBPU reminds its customers to avoid downed power lines and advises against using a generator inside an attached garage, basement, or enclosed area.
The CBPU takes all utility-related outages very seriously, and the safety of employees is our number one priority. Again, we thank our customers for their patience and support.
To report a service outage, call (517) 279-9531. For any other emergency, call 911.
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Source: City of Coldwater
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