Fallen tree blocks 123 in Westminster
We’re hearing about an early morning electric power outage affecting Westminster customers. County Disptach reports a large tree fell at 123/E. Main and Skyland Drive and that shut down the entire road. By 5:30 this morning, the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative had 283 members without electricity. The breakdown by counties is as follows:
· Anderson – 32
· Greenville – 76
· Oconee – 169
· Pickens – 6
· Spartanburg – 0
Overnight, service was restored to 531 members. However, strong winds have continued to uproot trees that have fallen on power lines. These incidents have resulted in a number of additional new outages on the system. Crews are continuing to make repairs, and further progress is expected with the approach of daylight. To report an outage: 1-888-BLUERIDGE.