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Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves - TVA made real progress today restoring high voltage lines that deliver electricity to local power companies in Mississippi.
We have reports that power has been restored to West Water Valley, Bruce, NE Corinth, Corinth Primary, Taylor, West Oxford, North Sardis, and Tallahatchie Ind. Park.
We still have many transmission lines that must be repaired but here is the latest from @TVAnews:
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Tennessee Valley Authority @TVAnews
TVA has restored transmission lines serving local power companies in Middle and West Tennessee. Work to restore local power systems is ongoing, and we are assisting where we can. TVA crews have made progress on restoring high voltage lines that deliver electricity to local power companies as restoration work continues. For updates on Winter Storm Fern impacts, visit https://www.tva.com/the-powerhouse/stories/winter-storm-fern-update
https://x.com/tatereeves/status/2015961302514929912
Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves - Many questions asking for estimated times when power might be restored to affected areas. Kudos to @EntergyMS for giving their best estimate after a day of assessing the damage of the 52,000 customers they serve currently without service (reminder: 141,000 total statewide without power).
Note: These times are not definite and are Entergy’s best estimate based on current info.
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Entergy Mississippi @EntergyMS
Entergy Mississippi crews continue restoration work, and estimated restoration times are now available for impacted customers.
Learn more:
https://www.entergy.com/stormcenter/entergy-mississippi-issues-estimated-restoration-times
https://x.com/tatereeves/status/2015956362446975119
Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves - Video: Many have asked how you can help: Lots of volunteers all across Mississippi doing incredible work… But here is one effort that @CommAndyGipson is leading:
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Commissioner Andy Gipson @CommAndyGipson
Right now we are on the road delivering this truckload of food to the warming shelter in Oxford. You can bring donations to the old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds. Thanks to everyone who’s already helped and those who will respond!
https://x.com/tatereeves/status/2015938055694106654
Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves - I’ve signed Executive Order 1593. It activates the Mississippi National Guard to assist in our state’s response and recovery efforts.
The @nationalguardMS - will play a critical role in logistical support and delivering resources around the state. To start, 500 Guardsmen will be deployed. This number could increase as the response and recovery efforts progress. Thank you to all of our Guardsmen for once again stepping up to serve their fellow Mississippians.
In terms of damage, the state of Mississippi has received reports of:
14 - Residential - Major Damage
3 - Residential - Minor Damage
1 - Business - Major Damage
20 - Public Roads - Major Damage
33 counties have submitted requests for assistance. The total number of requests currently stands at 136. Mississippi is deploying oxygen cylinders, generators, bottled water, MREs, cots, blankets, and tarps to counties.
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Approximately 147,000 are without power. Mississippi has secured an additional 30 generators from @fema. Generators will be deployed to healthcare facilities, nursing homes, warming centers, and rural water systems in need. Due to weather and road conditions, it is still extremely difficult for utility providers to restore power. To put it bluntly, it’s really bad in northern and rural parts of Mississippi. And unfortunately, the power restoration is going to take some time. Utility companies are doing everything in their power to restore power as quickly as humanly possible.
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