CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  CDE Lightband reports that as of 10 a.m. Friday 480 customers remain without power.

Crews are focusing on these areas:

  • Bel-Aire (East and West), Dave Drive, Gino Drive, Virginia
  •  Terrace, Yorktown Road, Dalewood Drive.
  • Fort Campbell Boulevard, Meecham Apartments.
  • Ryan Drive, Bunker Hill.
  • Marie Drive, Morrison Drive, Downer Drive.
  • McGraw Street, Davidson Drive.
  • Locust Street, Circle Hill Drive.
  • Park Lane, Sewell Road.

The storm with wind gusts up to 75 mph that came through the area on Saturday, Oct. 26 caused major damage to the power system across Clarksville, initially leaving 25 circuits open and 32,228 customers without power. This included more than 60 downed or broken poles and countless downed trees or limbs, making access to lines and poles difficult.

With the power restoration process, CDE Lightband begins by accessing and repairing the substations, getting all circuits operational. Then the focus turns to the distribution system or primary lines. From there, the tap lines that feed all the neighborhoods are examined and repaired.

Here are some important tips for customers:

  • Treat every downed power line like it’s hot, or energized and stay clear.
  • Customers with special medical needs requiring electricity should seek temporary, alternative arrangements.
  • Customers can report their outage online at cdelightband.com, call the office at 931-648-8151, or text CDE to 85700. Reporting on social media does not generate a ticket.
  • Contact home or rental insurance providers to seek replacement of spoiled food.
  • Extremely dangerous hazards such as sparks, fires or arcing should be reported to 911 immediately.

CDE Lightband’s goal is to serve its 70,000 metered customers with reliable electricity. Safety is always a top priority.

CDE Lightband offers electric, television, Internet and phone service to customers in the city limits of Clarksville. CDE Lightband is the municipal power provider and serves more than 70,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service and more than 22,000 customers with broadband services.