(June 26, 2023, 6 p.m.) – MLGW and contract crews have been hard at work safely restoring power to over 40,000 customers after last night’s supercell thunderstorms took out power to nearly 120,000 customers. Because of the extensive damage, restoration is expected to last multiple days. MLGW asks customers without power to make a plan.

MLGW has 69 electric repair crews working to repair damage. They are joined by 35 troubleshooter crews, 47 tree cutting crews and 38 damage assessment crews.

Important Notices/Reminders:

· There is a precautionary water boil advisory for parts of North Shelby County.

· Please always call 528-4465 to report emergencies like downed power lines and gas leaks. MLGW asks customers to stay away from downed powerlines.

· MLGW’s Customer Care Center is taking emergency calls only.

· MLGW customers can report power outages and check the status of their outage through My Account or by calling the automated outage number: 544-6500. Customers can also check the online outage map: mlgw.com/outagecenter.

· A emergency response dashboard is online at mlgw.com/stormresponse.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.