Power restored by Friday following Mon. snowstorm

Many residents, including Appomattox County, were without power for days after last week’s snowstorm. By Friday, Southside Electric Cooperative completed restoration of electricity for its members impacted by the snowstorm. About 95 percent of customers of Appalachian Power affected by the Jan. 3 storm had service restored by that morning with the rest expected to have power by night.

SEC crews and their mutual aid and contract partners finished restoring all members’ electricity Friday around 2 a.m. in cold and challenging conditions.

“It was a difficult way for our members to start 2022, facing cold days and frigid nights without electricity. We know not having power is frustrating and disruptive for everyone. I appreciate our members’ patience through this ordeal,” said Jeff Edwards, SEC’s president and CEO. “I also appreciate the efforts of our SEC employees and our partners from other cooperatives and contractors working so diligently to get everyone’s power back on.”

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