Winter Storm Enzo - Okefenoke REMC

Thursday, January 23, at 5:15 p.m.

We have officially restored power to all known outages as a result of Winter Storm Enzo. It is to be expected that some isolated outages will become apparent now that power has been restored. If you are without power please call 800-262-5131 to report it.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to our hard working OREMC crews and mutual aid. Pictured are our brothers from Satilla REMC. They, along with crews from Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Pike Electric, TerraVolt, North Georgia EMC, GreyStone Power, Amicalola EMC were the helping hands assisting us in our Winter Storm Enzo restoration efforts.

Thursday, January 23 at 2:15 p.m.

We are down to 240 members who are still without power. Our Operations Center is projecting all power will be restored this evening. Crews are working diligently, and we ask that you please give them the grace and space they need to work.

Thursday, January 23 at 7 a.m.

All OREMC are offices are closed again today. As day breaks, we have 1,850 who are still without power. Crews and mutual aid preparing to roll out and address the remaining outages. Safety is our number one priority and they will work as quickly as possible, based on conditions, to get all members restored.

Wednesday, January 22 at 6 p.m.

Key messages as the sun sets on the day after Winter Storm Enzo:

❄OREMC and mutual aid crews have been working diligently all day and will continue to do so as roadway conditions permit. ❄If you are still without power this evening and have life safety concerns, we advise you to contact family/friends/neighbors with power, reach out to local churches or find a warming station in your county.
❄We ask for your patience and resilience as our crews continue to work safely and as quickly as possible to get all power restored.

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Wednesday January 22, at 8 a.m.

It may look like a winter wonderland out there but the overnight wintery mix has caused a build up of ice on trees and wires. We have just over 13,000 members without power this morning due to trees and limbs on wires across our system. Our crews, along with 200 extra sets of hands in mutual aid, will work safely and as quickly as possible given road conditions, to restore power throughout the day.

Tuesday, January 21 at 10 a.m.

Reminder our offices are closing at 1 p.m. today, and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, conditions permitting. Mutual aid crews are arriving this afternoon and will be on standby to assist us with power outages once weather and road conditions make it safe to do so.

Dress in layers, bring pets inside, cover plants and protect your pipes. Scroll down for more information about prepping for power outages during in winter.

Understanding winter weather. Graphics form the National Weather Service.

Freezing rain is more dangerous than snow, as ice can form on pavement. Watch out for falling branches and powerlines. Don't drive if there is or recently was freezing rain.

Monday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m.

We are currently under a Winter Storm Watch for WS Enzo, but expectations are that it will become a Winter Storm Warning later today. Forecasters have high confidence the OREMC service area will see wintery precipitation beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday, resulting in accumulated ice of .01 - .10 inches on power lines/trees/limbs which could lead to power outages.

All OREMC offices are closing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday allowing for final preparations and for our employees to safely get home.
Beginning Tuesday, January 21, collections and disconnects will be suspended until further notice.
You should have a 72-hour supply of water, food, medications and necessities on hand for each member of your family and pets,
If you have a generator, please see the safety tips below.
Dress in layers and have blankets. See additional tips for staying warm below.

Our crews and mutual aid will respond to outages once conditions make it safe to do so.