WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PCG) said late Thursday that since a powerful storm hit on December 10, the utility has restored service to more than 252,000 customers who had lost power.
The company devoted 355 crews to the response effort, including additional contractors from Oregon, Washington and Southern California.
Strong winds and heavy rain caused widespread and severe damage throughout the utility's 70,000-square-mile service area. There also has been significant snowfall. As of 6:30 p.m., December 11, about 35,000 customers were still without power.
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