7613 Without Power As of 6:43 AM

Here's the latest power outage report from Bangor Hydro Electric Company. Remember to stay away from any downed lines!

Description of Event:	Thunderstorms/Lightning
Estimated Number of Meters Affected:	7613
Aroostook:		0
Hancock:		0
Northern Penobscot/Piscataquis County:		282
Penobscot:		7331
Washington:		0
Restoration Details:		Bangor Hydro crews are out in full force today working to restore power to customers after Friday's thunderstorms. The storm brought down power lines and tree limbs across Penobscot County. Additional crews had been placed on standby for the weekend in anticipation of the storm and will work through the day in an effort to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.Customers are reminded to avoid attempting to remove fallen power lines and trees near or touching them.
Other Related Information:		Customers may report outages or ask questions by calling our Customer Service Center at 1-800-440-1111. The most up-to-date information is also available at bangorhdro.com or on our mobile site at bhe.com/m.
Estimated Time of Service Restoration:		Most customers are expected to have power restored by tonight, but some in remote areas may take longer.
Estimated Time of Next Update:		11 a.m.