CMP has restored 84,000 of 126,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Lee - 7:15PM
500 line crews and 300 vegetation management crews will continue working around the clock assessing damage and then making repairs
AUGUSTA, ME — September 16, 2023 — The following statement was issued this evening by CMP spokesperson, Jon Breed:
“We are currently responding to damage in the wake of Hurricane Lee, and our crews are working to restore power to those impacted by this storm. The vast majority of outages today are the result of fallen branches and trees. Despite the challenging conditions, we have made great progress by restoring 84,000 customers of the 126,000 impacted as of early this evening. Crews continue to address public safety issues as the storm exits our service territory, and when wind conditions allow, we will restore power to our remaining customers.
More than 500 power line crews and 300 vegetation management crews will continue to work around the clock assessing damage and then making repairs until all customers are safely restored. Some repairs may be swift with only a small portion of our lines impacted; others may require multiple new utility poles to be installed. After line crews are assigned to damaged areas, estimated restoration times will be provided.
Please remember to stay away from any downed wires. If you see something you believe is unsafe related to our power lines or equipment, please contact us immediately by calling our Outage Reporting Line at 800.696.1000."
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About CMP: Central Maine Power Company (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is Maine’s largest electricity transmission and distribution utility. Established in 1899 and based in Augusta, Maine, CMP serves approximately 646,000 customers across 346 communities in central and southern Maine. It operates approximately 23,500 miles of distribution lines and 2,900 miles of transmission lines. Over the last decade, the company has invested approximately $3.5 billion in Maine system infrastructure. For more information, visit www.cmpco.com.
About AVANGRID: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $41 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, Avangrid has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. Avangrid employs more than 7,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. In 2023, Avangrid ranked first within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for the fifth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit https://www.avangrid.com.
Media Contact:
Jon Breed
Jonathan.Breed@avangrid.com
207.458.3510