Hopkinsville Electric System and contract crews are working to restore electric power to most of their customers by the end of the day, with over half of Hopkinsville impacted by storm-related power outages.
HES General Manager Jeff Hurd says customers of the utility were hit hard by a storm that rolled through Hopkinsville late Friday night.
click to download audioHurd says the damage in Hopkinsville is widespread.
click to download audioHe says they are hoping to have the majority of customers restored by the end of the day.
click to download audioHurd says there are some contract crews in Hopkinsville to assist with the restoration effort.
click to download audioImmediately following the storm there were more than 6,000 Hopkinsville Electric Customers without electric power.
