Alabama Power Company officials update on full resumption of power in Selma
Published 1:13 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023
- Photo by James Jones: Alabama Power continues to make headway on restoration of power to Selma, but severe damage and debris are hindering their efforts.
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From Staff Reports
In his 1 p.m. update, Alabama Power spokesperson Mike Jordan said 3,200 Alabama Power customers are without electricity in central Alabama, with 3,000 of those in the Selma area.
Jordan said there are more than 1,300 personnel working the hardest hit areas of Dallas, Elmore, and Tallapoosa Counties, working to restore service that was knocked out by Thursday’s heavy storms and tornadoes.
One of the challenges, Jordan said, is accessing damaged areas to assess damaged power infrastructure and make repairs.
“Damage to infrastructure is severe and some areas of Dallas County remain difficult to access. Additionally, some homes and businesses may be too badly damaged to safely receive power,” he said.
We will update this story as more information is made available.
