As a team, they’re united in efforts to help rebuild the places they call home and support the customers by getting the lights back on. Rain in the Rogers, Arkansas area has delayed restoration progress.
Repairs, which include clearing hundreds of downed trees to safely access more than 750+ unique work locations, replacing approximately 400 broken utility poles, restringing more than 10 miles of electrical wire; replacing more than 100 transformers, and more, continue.
Collaboration and support
Restoration work in the area includes complex repairs. SWEPCO continues to remind customers that this will take time to get everyone’s power restored.
They offer their appreciation and thanks to all local officials, first responders, and the Arkansas National Guard for their collaboration and support to ensure the crew can work as quickly and as safely as possible.
SWEPCO coordinating with the Arkansas National Guard
SWEPCO has been coordinating with the Arkansas National Guard to assist line crews
Since Thursday, SWEPCO has been coordinating with the Arkansas National Guard to assist line crews with flagging and traffic control.
To ensure crews can work as quickly and as safely as possible, customers are urged to avoid areas where work is underway, not drive past flagged or coned zones and refrain from approaching crews while they work.
Can they receive power?
Now is the time for customers to determine whether their home can receive power - SWEPCO cannot connect power to a home or business if there is damage to the service entrance, which is owned by the customer.
Customers must have a licensed electrician repair damage before power can be restored. Click for a flyer in English & Spanish.