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NBC: Nashville is furious about power outages. Republicans say ‘woke’ is to blame
An apparent surge from incorrect voltage during power restoration damaged appliances, leaving residents with tens of thousands in losses, NES crews included contractors from Bowling Green and Memphis.
- Nashville Electric Service restored power to roughly 95% of customers, but a surge during restoration damaged appliances in the Green Hills neighborhood on Draughon Avenue.
- Residents say NES crews sent the wrong voltage during restoration, and a line crew contracted from Bowling Green and Memphis worked on the street.
- Affected residents say appliances like laundry machines, dishwashers, and microwaves stopped working, and Lindner lost her HVAC system worth $11,000, while Heinemann described explosions and blown surge protectors.
- Neighbors are pressing NES for help and accountability, but NewsChannel 5 contacted NES twice with no response, while insurance will likely cover most losses though some families face financial hardship.
- Workers and neighbors are on site repairing damage, and residents urge others to report losses because `Your experience could help other families`, Carl Heinemann noted.
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Nashville homes suffer major appliance losses following a suspected NES power surge during outages
Nashville residents face thousands in appliance damage after an apparent NES power surge during restoration. Insurance may cover costs, but concerns grow for families.
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