Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Tornado Recovery Fact Sheet May 3 (8:00am)

  • Estimated Outages
    • 2,500 peak outages at 8:30 a.m., May 2.
    • 600 outages at 8:00 a.m., May 3.
  • 70 Poles Down/Destroyed
    • ­­­20 total poles replaced by 8:00 p.m., May 2.
  • Human Resources
    • All Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Crewmen
  • Safety Advisory
    • Please stack debris away from underground transformers, equipment and power poles.
    • Please properly install portable generators!  Petit Jean Electric asks that members adhere to manufacturer’s instruction when connecting and operating portable generators. If improperly connected, the generator is a safety hazard to line workers and homeowners.
    • Please make sure meter loop and weatherhead are undamaged and safe! 
    • Please beware of low hanging power lines!  Members are also reminded to not touch or attempt to drive under low hanging power lines.
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    • 14 Additional Crewmen
      • 4 Men Farmers Electric Cooperative
      • 10 men North Arkansas Electric Cooperative