Wisconsin Public Service crews are continuing around-the-clock efforts to restore electricity after a record-breaking blizzard battered northeast and north central Wisconsin, leaving thousands without power. Since early Sunday morning, crews have worked through whiteout conditions, hazardous travel, and more than two feet of snow to restore service to more than 11,000 customers. Most remaining outages are expected to be resolved by Tuesday morning, though repairs in the hardest-hit areas of Door County could extend into Tuesday night.
Even though the storm system has moved out of the region, recovery efforts remain challenging due to snow- and ice-covered roads that continue to slow response times. In some cases, WPS employees have operated company plow equipment themselves to clear paths and reach damaged lines and equipment. Officials say all available crews will remain deployed and working nonstop until power is fully restored.
Customers still without electricity are encouraged to check the latest estimated restoration times using the online outage map or the WPS mobile app. The utility is also reminding residents to use caution around storm damage, particularly downed power lines.
Safety officials urge the public to stay at least 25 feet away from any downed wires and report them immediately to WPS or local law enforcement. Residents should also clear snow and ice from energy meters and appliance vents to prevent equipment damage and reduce the risk of carbon monoxide buildup inside homes.
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