Electric power has been restored to all customers of Hopkinsville Electric that do not need an electrician to repair their home.
HES General Manager Jeff Hurd says Sunday was productive for the utility after Friday night storm damage resulted in more than 5,000 outages.
click to download audioHurd says the damage to the HES grid was comparable to the 2009 Ice Storm.
click to download audioHe thanked HES employees and contract crews for their work to get power restored.
click to download audioPower restoration efforts began shortly after severe thunderstorms that produced tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for Christian and surrounding counties Friday night.
