Crews Work To Restore Power

Area energy providers Xcel Energy, and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative have said they expect to
have power restored to the majority of customers, who have no damage to their mast, by
midnight tonight.

“We are so grateful to Xcel Energy and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative for their hard work and
dedication in restoring power to residents”

-EC County Emergency Management
Coordinator, Tyler Esh

Crews from both companies have had working around the clock to restore power to the thousands of Eau Claire residents impacted by this week’s winter storm which brought heavy wet snow, high winds, and downed trees.

“We are so grateful to Xcel Energy and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative for their hard work and
dedication in restoring power to residents” said Eau Claire County Emergency Management
Coordinator, Tyler Esh. “It has been a difficult time for many in our community, and we are
relieved to hear that full power is expected to be restored very soon. We thank the crews for
their tireless efforts in this time of need.”

Until power is restored, residents who need a place to warm up, charge their devices, or find
assistance can visit THIS SITE for a list of locations around the county that will be open until 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, December 16, 2022.

Great Rivers 211 offers information on a wide variety of resources to residents, call 2-1-1 from
any cell phone or landline for assistance or visit online WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.