Indiana Michigan Power crews continue working in East-Central Indiana in the wake of Thursday evening’s severe weather, which included a confirmed E3 tornado. As of 5:30 p.m., power had been restored to more than 90% of customers who lost service. Some homes and buildings were destroyed, numerous others damaged, and the terrain and
roads were difficult to traverse and, in some places, impassable. Damage was particularly severe in the Selma and Winchester areas. As crews gained access to previously blocked areas today, they found additional damage. In all
there were approximately 130 broken poles, dozens of broken pole crossarms and more than 150 downed wires. We have all the personnel and materials needed to make repairs, and power
is expected to be restored to most customers that have undamaged structures and can receive
it by 10 p.m. tonight.
Though the storm is over, I&M asks the public to continue to emphasize safety during therestoration and cleanup. Please avoid driving through damaged areas and be aware of workers from I&M, public safety agencies and other cleanup crews on and near streets and highways. Some lanes may be blocked.
Customers can stay informed with their individual power outage by:
• Using the I&M app to report outages and monitor account –
IndianaMichiganPower.com/App
• Enrolling in text and email alerts at IndianaMichiganPower.com/Alerts.
• Monitoring the location and status of outages – IndianaMichiganPower.com/OutageMap
• Following Indiana Michigan Power on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
