FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Indiana Michigan Power has restored power to approximately 3,000 customers since the morning update. Meantime, crews are still working to restore the remaining 13,500 customers without service as a result of yesterday’s severe storms. More than 200 additional personnel from Ohio and Appalachia are joining the restoration effort.
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High winds and reported tornados damaged homes and vehicles, tore down power lines and destroyed or damaged more than 70 poles.
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As I&M continues to restore power, the company reminds the public to never go near fallen power lines.
Estimated Restoration Times – 95% of customers will be restored before or by:
- Fort Wayne area (including Hamilton): Midnight tonight
- Marion area: 2 p.m. Tuesday (tomorrow)
- Muncie/Winchester area: 6 p.m. Wednesday
Crews will keep working until we have everyone restored. Thank you for your patience as we make repairs to equipment damaged by the storms. pic.twitter.com/9rbXDFGkuh
— I&M (@IN_MI_Power) November 6, 2017
