Ameren Illinois Utilities: Southern Illinois #8 Inland Hurricane Update

We have encountered uprooted trees with root balls 10 feet in height that must be cleared away before we can repair damaged distribution lines. As streets are being cleared or trees and debris and we are able to get to every area of Carbondale, we are discovering severe damage to our poles, wires and equipment that far exceeded our expectations.

In addition, AIU has established a new central crew and material staging area in Carbondale. A Storm Trailer is being moved from Murphysboro to the new staging area. Storm Trailers are now located at Murphysboro, Sparta and two in Marion.

AIU has established a base camp in Marion to provide a centralized location to provide meals for personnel. Because of the shortage of motel rooms, the base camp also has trailers that can sleep about 200 AIU workers.

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