Homer Electric Association, Inc. (HEA) crews responded to multiple power outages over the weekend which were caused by trees falling on to the power lines and a broken crossarm due to high winds.
- October 24: Communities across Kachemak Bay lost power at 9:41 AM and were restored at 3:57 PM. (677 members) – Operations was able to put 538 members on backup generation at
10:55 AM leaving only 139 members without power until 3:57 PM. - October 25: Milo-Fritz area of Anchor Point lost power at 3:06 PM and was restored at 5:57 PM. (133 members)
- October 25: Outage on Kalifornsky Beach area in Soldotna started at 3:59 PM and was restored at 7:07 PM. (641 members) – Operations was able to isolate the broken crossarm section of the line at 4:57 PM and restored power to 404 of the 641 members.
Remember to stay away from downed power lines, which may still be energized, and call HEA at 888- 868-8243 or 911 to report it immediately.
For additional information, please contact Bruce Shelley at 907-283-2324.
