As Schuylkill County residents continue to return to normal after Tuesday's snowstorm, over 12,000 households are still without power as of midday Wednesday.
The storm, which concluded on Tuesday, left a trail of heavy, wet snow that blanketed power lines and trees, resulting in widespread outages affecting more than 30,000 homes across the county.
According to reports from PPL, various municipalities are still facing power disruptions. While efforts are underway to restore electricity, some areas are experiencing delays, with restoration expected to extend into Thursday.The breakdown of affected areas as of noon on Wednesday is as follows:
| Municipality | Households |
|---|---|
| Auburn Borough | 63 |
| Barry Township | 144 |
| Blythe Township | 161 |
| Branch Township | 308 |
| Butler Township | 305 |
| Cass Township | 121 |
| Cressona Borough | 84 |
| East Brunswick Township | 563 |
| East Norwegian Township | 636 |
| East Union Township | 31 |
| Eldred Township | 23 |
| Foster Township | 1 |
| Hegins Township | 172 |
| Hubley Township | 20 |
| Minersville Borough | 2 |
| Mount Carbon Borough | 57 |
| North Manheim Township | 469 |
| North Union Township | 43 |
| Norwegian Township | 259 |
| Orwigsburg Borough | 1 |
| Palo Alto Borough | 436 |
| Pine Grove Township | 1,151 |
| Port Carbon Borough | 1,929 |
| Porter Township | 616 |
| Pottsville | 96 |
| Rush Township | 14 |
| Ryan Township | 46 |
| Schuylkill Township | 878 |
| South Manheim Township | 1,913 |
| Tamaqua Borough | 344 |
| Tremont Borough | 4 |
| Tremont Township | 10 |
| Union Township | 124 |
| Upper Mahantongo Township | 112 |
| Washington Township | 523 |
| Wayne Township | 137 |
| West Brunswick Township | 375 |
| West Penn Township | 661 |
While the majority of areas are anticipated to regain power by the end of Wednesday, residents in some locations may face additional inconvenience as restoration efforts continue. The situation underscores the challenges posed by severe weather events and the importance of preparedness and resilience in communities affected by such conditions. Residents are advised to exercise caution and patience as utility crews work tirelessly to restore power to affected areas.