Thousands of Benton County Residents Without Power on Christmas Morning
Christmas morning was not as merry and bright for thousands of residents in Benton County as a power outage left them in the dark. Unable to enjoy the holiday festivities, these families had to find alternative ways to spend their day.
The outage, which occurred overnight, impacted nearly 7,000 residents, with the majority of affected customers belonging to Carroll Electric Cooperative. A few hundred Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers also suffered from the power loss.
The reason behind the massive blackout wasn’t immediately clear. However, power outage maps indicated that the disruptions were widespread across the region. Emergency services were immediately deployed to restore electricity, but the timeline for repair remained uncertain.
Families were forced to rely on battery-powered lights, candles, and other makeshift sources of illumination, disrupting their holiday routines and adding an element of stress to an otherwise festive season. Despite the challenges, residents remained resilient, coming together in their communities to support one another through this frustrating time.
- Approximately 7,000 residents affected
- Mostly Carroll Electric Cooperative customers impacted
- A few hundred Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers also affected
Efforts to restore power were ongoing, with linemen working diligently to repair the damaged infrastructure. As the day progressed, many residents crossed their fingers for a quick resolution, hoping to relight their homes and restore normalcy to their Christmas celebrations.
In the meantime, holiday traditions had to take a backseat. Whether it was skipping festive activities or altering dinner plans, residents found creative ways to make the most of their situation. The power outage might have dimmed the lights, but it couldn’t dim the spirit of those affected.
