 CenterPoint Energy Assessing Damage, Performing Repairs, And Restoring Service Following Severe Storms
Evansville – June 17, 2022 – In response to the severe weather’s impact on its electric system in
southwestern Indiana, CenterPoint Energy has issued the following update:
During this storm, outages peaked with nearly 20,000 customers without power, with widespread damage to
the system resulting from high winds and lightning. CenterPoint Energy and contract crews are continuing to
assess and repair damaged equipment and downed wires
The restoration process begins with facilities vital to safety, health, and welfare, such as hospitals, water treatment plants, and public service facilities. After key facilities, the company follows its priority restoration process by making repairs to electrical facilities that will return power to the largest number of customers first, then continue the restoration process by prioritizing repairs to benefit the greatest number of customers until power is returned to everyone.
As of 2:30 p.m., there are 203 outages with 5,440 total estimated electric customers remaining without power.
Of those 203 outages, 8 outages remain for 100 customers or greater. Those 8 outages currently have crews working on restoration.
“We are committed to restoring service to our customers as safely and quickly as possible. We ask for patience as some areas received heavy damage to trees and equipment, which make it harder for our crews to access the area and make repairs,†said Richard Leger, Senior Vice President, Indiana Electric.
Leger added, “Our goal is to significantly reduce the number of outages by the end of the business day. However, due to the extent of damage, some customers could remain without power throughout the evening and into tomorrow. Given the extreme temperatures, we want to make sure customers plan ahead for their personal safety.â€
CenterPoint Energy reminds all customers:
