US EditionNES Estimates Storm Damage up to $140M, Far Exceeding Past Disasters
NES launched an independent review after Winter Storm Fern caused $110-$140 million in damage and left 230,000 customers without power, while also approving customer relief measures.
- On Feb. 9, the NES Board unanimously approved an independent review led by third-party experts and a $1 million donation to the United Way of Greater Nashville.
- Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for 230,000 customers at its peak, broke nearly 800 utility poles, and caused damage estimates between $110 million and $140 million.
- Residents endured days without power, reporting NES Board members questioned inaccurate restoration texts and lack of clear timelines while customers without power for days or more than a week faced frightening conditions.
- The utility pledged operational changes including suspension of disconnects and late fees through June and unlimited payment arrangements for NES customers through year-end.
- Amid questions about vegetation management, the NES Board will review preparedness and response, as Brent Baker said, `The teams have already begun this effort, but we definitely are not to the point where we want to be and where we will be.
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