An estimated 400+ utility poles broken during storm in Butts County, official says

Storm harm in Butts County, Georgia on Jan. 12, 2023.

BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. - Dozens of households in Butts County are nonetheless with out energy after extreme storms swept by means of the state final week that spawned tornadoes and brought about main harm throughout a number of counties.

Two tornadoes touched down within the county Thursday, knocking out energy and even breaking utility poles into items.

Deputy County Supervisor J. Michael Brewer says an estimated 400+ utility poles have been damaged, and, in some areas, the complete energy grid needs to be rebuilt.

Brewer says energy firms are asking for persistence from residents as crews from a number of states are presently in Butts County serving to to get energy restored.

We’ve been involved with energy firms and so they ask for persistence. Crews from a number of states are in our county helping, and the facility is slowly being restored. It's estimated that 400+ utility poles have been damaged and in some areas the complete energy grid needs to be rebuilt. pic.twitter.com/PxuvdcFrSf

— J. Michael Brewer (@JMichaelBrewer) January 16, 2023

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