Electric service has returned to Lake Barkley State Resort Park, with crews now working to reopen the park for guests.
Park Manager Ashley Joiner says electric power was restored to the park shortly before 5:15 Monday afternoon. She told Your News Edge Monday that once power is restored to the park, it will take some time before the facilities in the park will function properly to allow guests.
click to download audioAlthough the park staff did use generators to power some parts of the facilities, Joiner says the food service department and dining did loose a significant amount of food.
click to download audioLake Barkley State Resort Park lost power Friday night when severe thunderstorms packing straight line winds moved through the region and blew down several trees and limbs resulting in power outages.
