Thousands of Mainers were without power Monday as strong winds hit the state.Central Maine Power reported more than 11,000 outages as of 4:30 p.m. The outages were spread out across much of the area.The outages are being caused by gusty winds that are reaching 35 to 45 mph.CMP said its crews are actively responding or prepared to respond, aided by 45 contract line crews.The company said crews will work overnight to make sure polling places have power for Election Day. “We are working with Maine Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management officials to understand where local polling places are located and will prioritize them for restoration,” said Kerri Therriault, director of electric operations. “Forecasts predict that the strong winds will die down early this evening and we will work through the night to restore all customers with priority given to the polls.”CMP said the outages are primarily caused by tree limbs blowing and falling onto wires and poles, and by trees outside the company’s trimming zone uprooting in the wind.
Thousands of Mainers were without power Monday as strong winds hit the state.
Central Maine Power reported more than 11,000 outages as of 4:30 p.m. The outages were spread out across much of the area.
The outages are being caused by gusty winds that are reaching 35 to 45 mph.
CMP said its crews are actively responding or prepared to respond, aided by 45 contract line crews.
The company said crews will work overnight to make sure polling places have power for Election Day.
“We are working with Maine Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management officials to understand where local polling places are located and will prioritize them for restoration,” said Kerri Therriault, director of electric operations. “Forecasts predict that the strong winds will die down early this evening and we will work through the night to restore all customers with priority given to the polls.”
CMP said the outages are primarily caused by tree limbs blowing and falling onto wires and poles, and by trees outside the company’s trimming zone uprooting in the wind.