LG&E Update
As of yesterday afternoon's update, 72,000 LG&E customers have had their power restored.
Around 1,500 line technicians and support staff from utility companies in the surrounding states have arrived in Louisville and are assisting with the massive, all-hands-on-deck, multi-day restoration event.
Safety is LG&E’s top priority and reminds residents to stay away from downed power lines and always assume downed lines are energized. Estimated restoration times are starting to become available for customers who remain without power. Access LG&E’s Outage Map at https://stormcenter.lge-ku.com/
Debris Drop-Off Sites
Louisville Metro Public Works will open seven debris drop-off sites for Jefferson County residents to drop off storm debris for free. This includes all tree debris and bulky waste from storm damage. All tree debris will be composted and must be separated from bulky waste for easy off-loading at each site. Residents will be asked to provide their name and address at the drop-off sites.
Beginning March 6, 2023, the following drop-off sites will operate Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.:
- Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
- Near Fairdale Elementary, 10618 W. Manslick Road
- Fern Creek Park, 8703 Ferndale Road
- Smith Creek Compost Facility, 13312 Aiken Road
- Public Works Yard, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
Household hazardous waste will not be accepted. Contractors and businesses who are hauling debris are invited to use the Waste Reduction Center for the usual fee. Visit Louisvilleky.gov/WRC for details.
Yard Waste
Yard waste will be collected this week in addition to recycling and garbage in the Urban Services District. All yard waste set out for curbside collection must follow the regular guidelines: limbs must be less than 4 feet long and less than 2 inches in diameter. All material must be in a container or paper bag or tied into bundles weighing less than 60 lbs. Visit Louisvilleky.gov/YardWaste for more information.
 Metro311
Metro311 is open today, Sunday, March 5, 2023. Residents should call 311 with their questions about city services. As of 2 p.m. today, 311 has received more than 700 calls over the past two days.
Dare to Care
To ensure areas hit hardest by the wind storm have adequate food available, Dare to Care will disburse its mobile pantry offering fresh produce and shelf stable foods on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 to assist areas in need.
Mobile pantries will be set up at the following locations:
- Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 W. Broadway, 10 a.m. – noon
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Stephen’s Baptist Church, 1015 South 18th Street, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 7, Dare to Care will fortify its two currently scheduled mobile pantries. These are:
- Portland PACT, 2500 Portland Avenue, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Holy Name Catholic Church, 2933 South Fourth Street, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Follow Dare to Care on social media to stay updated on the latest developments or view its disaster response page at daretocare.org.
 Louisville Fire Department
The Louisville Fire Department reminds residents to take safety precautions when power is being restored to their homes and businesses. Make sure electrical stove, stove top elements, ovens, and small appliances are turned off and unplugged to prevent fires when electric is restored. Residents without power, should use flashlights instead of candles. Remember to keep generators 20 feet away from the home with the exhaust fumes pointing away from the home. Per an Air Pollution Control District ordinance, debris burning is not allowed within the county.
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