WAPA reported more than 22,000 customers restored after Tropical Storm Ernesto outages

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority said on Aug. 15, 2024, that it had restored electricity to 22,789 customers by the end of the first day of restoration work following outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto.

WAPA said service had been restored to 8,630 customers on St. Thomas, 11,862 on St. Croix and 2,297 on St. John.

The authority said it was working with local utility partners to supplement crews and with the Department of Public Works to clear large trees and debris in isolated areas.

WAPA said crews on Aug. 15, 2024, would prioritize feeders 9C, 8B, 7B, 6B, 7A and Frenchtown on St. Thomas; 7E and part of 9E on St. John; and 8B, 7B, 9B, 6A, 6B and part of 10B on St. Croix.

The authority said its call center opened at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2024, and business offices opened at noon.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/the-virgin-islands-water-power-authority-provides-updates-following-tropical-storm-ernesto-power-outages/