UCEMC says power outages could extend into tomorrow

January 3, 2022

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation released the following statement on Monday afternoon, January 3, 2022:

The power outages caused by the heavy, wet snow overnight are so widely scattered and spotty, that it could take UCEMC crews well into tomorrow before all outages are restored, especially in the Carthage and Gainesboro Districts. UCEMC crews are getting much-needed assistance from Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation and several contract crews that have been brought in to work the overnight storm.

However, due to the wide area of outages, UCEMC is advising members that if their power isn’t restored by late afternoon or dinnertime, they need to think about making arrangements to stay elsewhere since another bitter-cold night is expected.