Davidson County Power Outage Affects Nearly 200,000 Residents
Davidson County is currently facing significant power outages affecting nearly 200,000 residents due to a severe snowstorm and freezing rain. This combination of adverse weather conditions resulted in ice-laden trees falling on power lines and poles, causing havoc across the region.
Impact of the Storm on Power Outages
The Nashville Electric Service (NES) reported a peak of 230,000 outages on Sunday, setting a record for the highest outages recorded in its history. This surpassed the previous record from May 2020 during the derecho windstorms.
- Peak outages on Sunday: 230,000
- Previous record: May 2020 (derecho windstorms)
- Current active outages reported: 173,000
- Broken power poles: 76
- Faulty distribution circuits: 70
- Additional linemen mobilized: 300
Current Situation
As of the latest updates, NES’s outage map displays over 4,100 active outages. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee Electric has reported a decrease, with around 7,900 customers still without power. Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC) indicated that about 22,000 customers remain without electricity due to the icy conditions.
Dickson Electric Systems (DES) has also been affected, reporting more than 11,000 outages mainly in Dickson, Hickman, and Cheatham counties. Additionally, Tri-County Electric indicates that upwards of 34,000 customers are without power across several areas northeast of Nashville, including Lafayette and Scottsville.
Community Support and Warming Centers
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has made arrangements for warming centers to assist those in need amid the cold conditions. Residents are encouraged to seek local emergency management agencies for further assistance or information regarding shelters.
As restoration efforts continue, community members are reminded not to call 911 for power outages. Local electrical crews are actively working to restore services to every affected resident.
