PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation released its latest storm recovery update at 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
As of 4:34 p.m. there were 3,655 meters out in Perry County, 1,282 in Cape Girardeau County, 133 in Ste. Genevieve County and nine in Bollinger County for a total of 5,079, according to the CEC outage page.
CEC reported 211 lineworkers and support staff are working to restore power to the members of Citizens Electric Corporation. 132 of them are mutual aid lineworkers, contractors and tree crews from outside the area.
It’s still very difficult to estimate when power will be restored. Isolated areas could see extended outage timelines.
Members with damage to their service entrance equipment will need to have an electrician repair it before power can be restored to the location. Please contact Citizens Electric to isolate the problem so an electrician can repair.
We want to express our appreciation for your patience and understanding during this outage event. Rest assured we will be working as quickly and safely as conditions allow to restore power to you.
As of 11 a.m. outages stood at around 5,000 meters without power. We are hoping to make great headway today. Currently, we are estimating to have outages restored by this weekend. We know that temperatures are going to be extremely cold over the next few days and suggest that if you do not have an alternative heat source for your home, you seek shelter elsewhere. We understand the frustrations; the damage from this storm has been devastating to our system and is widespread.
Today you may see aerial patrol helping us identify potential issues we can’t identify from the ground.
30 additional tree trimming crews have been added to assist in restoration efforts.
100 additional linemen are aiding the fully engaged CEC team. If you haven’t seen us yet, we are making our way to your location.
Our team focused efforts on the following areas today:
Silver Lake, Longtown, Apple Creek, Lake Kah-Tan-Dah, 51 South, Brewer, Sereno, 61 South, Perryville, Cold Water Creek, Avon, Cedar Fork, Altenburg, The Ridge, Brazeau, Oriole, Neely’s Landing, Wittenberg, Fruitland
Every single outage is our priority.
Over 12,000 of our members were without power at the height of the storm. Thanks to our dedicated crews, we’ve been able to reduce that number by over half!
We are incredibly grateful for the patience, love, and support from our community during this challenging time.
Members are urged to never approach, move, or drive over downed power lines.
Call Citizens Electric to report the downed lines and all outages by calling 877-876-3511.
The Perry Park Center will remain a warming shelter until 8pm today.
The Perry County Senior Center will reopen as a warming center and overnight shelter from 8pm tonight until 8am tomorrow morning
Perry Park Center will resume as a warming shelter from 8am-8pm tomorrow
An Important Reminder for Oxygen/Medical Patients: If you require electricity for medical devices such as oxygen machines, please visit one of our warming centers for access to an outlet.
These schools remain closed in the River Region: Chester School District 139, Valle Catholic in Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve School District R-2, Perry County School District 32, St. Vincent Catholic Schools in Perryville.
The weather has also disrupted mail deliveries.
