Augusta Faces a Power Struggle: Over 192,000 Without Electricity
Good morning, Augusta! As we wake up to another day, we’re crunching numbers on a rather gloomy situation that our neighbors are grappling with. It’s been six long days since more than 192,000 people across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) have been without power.
The Current State of Affairs
By the latest report around 2:15 PM on Wednesday, numerous families and businesses are still stuck in a power outage predicament. So, let’s break it down by counties and their respective power providers to get a clearer picture.
Georgia Power
Firstly, let’s talk about Georgia Power, which is facing the most significant burden with over 110,000 customers still in the dark. Here are some stats by county:
- Richmond County: 51,000+ still without power
- Columbia County: 41,000+ still without power
- Burke County: 2,500+ still without power
- McDuffie County: 3,500+ still without power
- Warren County: 1,500+ still without power
- Wilkes County: 500+ still without power
- Taliaferro County: 500+ still without power
- Jefferson County: 5,000+ still without power
- Emanuel County: 3,000+ still without power
- Glascock County: 700+ still without power
- Lincoln County: 1,500+ still without power
Dominion Energy
Next up is Dominion Energy, with over 43,600 customers trying to cope without electricity:
- Aiken County: 34,000+ without power
- Edgefield County: 4,100+ without power
- McCormick County: 1,400+ without power
- Barnwell County: 100+ without power
- Allendale County: 200+ without power
- Bamberg County: 40+ without power
- Saluda County: 3,800+ without power
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Then we have Aiken Electric Cooperative, which reports over 20,400 customers affected:
- Aiken County: 15,600+ without power
- Edgefield County: 4,300+ without power
- Saluda County: 300+ without power
- Barnwell County: 200+ without power
- McCormick County: 9 without power
Jefferson Energy Cooperative
Lastly, Jefferson Energy Cooperative is also facing a challenge, with more than 18,200 customers still waiting for power restoration:
- McDuffie County: 4,300+ without power
- Jefferson County: 3,900+ without power
- Richmond County: 3,600+ without power
- Columbia County: 3,100+ without power
- Burke County: 1,300+ without power
- Glascock County: 1,000+ without power
- Warren County: 300+ without power
- Emanuel County: 700+ without power
- Jenkins County: 70+ without power
The Path Forward
As power companies scramble to restore electricity, frustration is understandably mounting among those affected. Local communities are banding together, sharing resources, and supporting each other in this challenging time. If you’re in one of these affected areas, stay tuned to your power provider’s website for the latest updates on outages and restoration times.
In the meantime, let’s all keep our fingers crossed for clear weather and the swift return of power. Temperatures are expected to reach around 85°F today, a little warmth might just help lift spirits amid these outages. If you have any updates or experiences to share, feel free to reach out and let’s lend a helping hand wherever needed! Stay safe, Augusta!
