Crews near total restoration of power in Paris, Arkansas
PARIS, Ark. – Electricity is expected to be fully restored to homes and businesses Thursday, three days after a summer storm knocked out power in the city.
The storm late Sunday brought high winds that damaged more than 60 utility poles, said Paris Mayor Daniel Rogers.
Power was restored Wednesday night in all parts of the city.
Paris has its own electricity service, and contractors have arrived to help crews with the work.
There have been no reports of injuries from the storm or heat-related illnesses at homes without air conditioning since it hit, Rogers said.
A cooling center was opened at the Paris High School cafeteria.
Additional construction work is needed in places where power lines and poles have been repaired, Rogers said.
This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Power outage in Paris, Ark.: Restoration wrapping up Thursday
