BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) – Baldwin EMC is asking residents to make every effort to reduce the energy load they’re using.
This can be done by turning off unneeded lights, TVs, etc. and postpone the use of dishwashers, dryers, and ovens.
EMC said the equipment being changed today was melting due to the demand.
This is the full release from Baldwin EMC:
We need your help NOW! The EXTREMELY cold temperatures are putting a tremendous demand on the system . Please make every effort now through tomorrow morning to reduce load. Load can be reduced by turning off all unneeded lights, TVs, etc. and postponing the use of electric appliances such as dishwashers, clothes dryers, and ovens. In addition to conserving, we need you to help us get this important message out by sharing this post. Small reductions by many members can make all the difference.
Our crews worked all day changing out equipment that was literally melting due to the load.
We can’t end this post without thanking every crew who worked all day in this terrible weather, our control center who monitored load and did everything in their power to prevent outages, and every member who prayed for our crews and offered words of encouragement. It’s looking like it’s going to be a long night followed by another hard morning. Your assistance is needed and greatly appreciated!
The Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc., in Jay, Fla., issued a similar statement asking customers to reduce power usage to ease the load on their system.
The current outage numbers are listed below:
As of 8:30 p.m. – Customers Out:
Mobile County: 3364
Baldwin County: 655
Escambia County (AL): 1031
Escambia County (FL): 1256
Santa Rosa County: 1775
Okaloosa County: 836
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