Mid-Missouri residents experienced significant power outages on Wednesday night, affecting hundreds of customers across several counties.
According to a Facebook update from the City of Fayette, officials confirmed awareness of local power disruptions and requested public patience while crews worked diligently to restore electricity.
Counties Affected by the Outages
As of 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, data from PowerOutage.us indicated the following impact:
- Howard County: Approximately 223 customers without electricity
- Cooper County: 68 customers affected
- Randolph County: 28 customers also experiencing outages
Local utility crews have been dispatched to assess and resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Ongoing Restoration Efforts
City officials assured residents that restoration efforts are underway and encouraged the community to remain patient.
The cause of the outages has not yet been confirmed, and official updates are expected as the situation develops.
With hundreds of customers across mid-Missouri currently affected, local authorities and utility crews are actively working to restore power. Residents are advised to follow official city channels and local news for real-time updates and safety information.