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MILWAUKEE - After a winter storm blanketed southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, We Energies said there have been scattered power outages in some areas. Here's what residents should know.
What you can do:
We Energies encourages anyone who experiences a power outage to report it as soon as it occurs in one of three ways: online, through the app or by calling 1-800-662-4797.
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Current outages | Sunday, Nov. 30
As of 3:45 p.m., We Energies reports 23 outages with 390 customers without power.
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As of noon, We Energies reports 50 outages with fewer than 1,000 customers without power.
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As of 11:30 a.m., We Energies is reporting 75 outages totaling about 5,100 customers without power.
About 3,300 customers are without power in Milwaukee County, 800 in Ozaukee County, and a few hundred in Sheboygan, Washington, and Kenosha Counties.
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As of 10:10 a.m., We Energies is reporting 90 outages totaling about 4,400 customers without power.
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As of 9:15 a.m., We Energies is reporting 121 outages totaling about 10,300 customers without power.
More than 6,300 customers are in Milwaukee County, and another 2,500 in Ozaukee County.
There are still several hundred customers without power in Sheboygan, Washington, and Racine Counties.
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As of 7:45 a.m., We Energies is reporting 170 outages totaling about 14,300 customers without power.
More than 10,000 customers are in Milwaukee County, and another 2,800 in Ozaukee County. Several hundred customers are also without power in Sheboygan, Washington, and Racine Counties.
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As of 6:15 a.m., We Energies is reporting 95 outages totaling about 18,000 customers without power.
About 14,000 of those customers are in Milwaukee County, and another 3,500 in Ozaukee County, with the rest spread out across southeastern Wisconsin.
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Scattered power outages, what to know
Brendan Conway with We Energies provided an update on scattered power outages during Saturday's winter storm and shared information on what residents should know.
Ongoing efforts
We Energies has restored power to over 35,000 customers since 10 a.m. Saturday.
We Energies crews are finding snow building up on trees. The weight of that snow — and winds that picked up this morning — is knocking down trees and limbs into the equipment.
Driving conditions have become hazardous in some areas, slowing travel for crews. We Energies anticipates more outages throughout the day as strong gusty winds continue. Crews will work nonstop until power is restored to all affected customers.
Customers should stay at least 25 feet away from any downed wires, and report the downed wire to We Energies or a local law enforcement agency right away.
We Energies safety tips
What you can do:
For tips on what to do before, during or after a power outage, visit the We Energies website. Some safety tips include:
- Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and assume they are energized.
- Use flashlights, not candles
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
- Check on neighbors and relatives, especially seniors or anyone with medical conditions
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