Fall ice storm 'worst nightmare' for many in Oklahoma

 

October 29, 2020



OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — More than 350,000 homes and businesses in Oklahoma were without electricity Wednesday as cleanup continued from an ice storm that ravaged much of the state.

By midmorning Wednesday, more than 356,000 homes and businesses were without electricity statewide, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility reports.

Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for 47 of the state's 77 counties because of severe winter weather.

Brian Alford, OG&E spokesman, told The Oklahoman that some people could be without power for days as crews work long hours to restore electricity.

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