2600 Remain Without Power following Winter Storm Fern

Crews conclude day six and prepare for continued work this weekend

(9:00 p.m. January 30, 2026 – Centerville, TN) – As we enter the weekend, Meriwether Lewis wants to assure members that restoration efforts will continue. MLEC crews and mutual aid partners will remain in the field, working long hours to restore electric and broadband service as safely and quickly as possible.

As of this update, approximately 2600 members remain without power. This includes 800 in Hickman County, 800 in Lewis County and 1000 in Perry County. Broadband restoration has also made progress with about 2,100 outages.

Repairing main lines remains the primary focus as more damaged areas become accessible. At the same time, some isolated outages are also being targeted as conditions improve. However, these cases may take additional time, especially in frigid temperatures. There are still several locations that are very hard to reach due to ice, fallen trees and the rural environment.

MLEC appreciates the continued patience, resilience, and support of our members. The efforts made by mutual aid crews, local emergency responders, road departments, volunteers, churches, and community partners have helped make this progress possible.

An additional update with Saturday work locations will be shared at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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