As flood-ravaged areas of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska brace for even more rain this week, MidAmerican Energy announces they have dispatched emergency generators to customers in western Iowa. Nearly 50 portable generators have been transported from Des Moines to a holding facility in Council Bluffs to be distributed to customers requesting them and whose homes are deemed safe for temporary hookups. “The devastating flooding—particularly along the I-29 corridor—continues to affect our electric infrastructure and our customers in parts of western and southwestern Iowa,” says Jim Dougherty, vice president of electric delivery. “While we can’t safely restore regular service to homes that are currently flooded or to some areas that are flooded, we want to give our customers a temporary option as long as they can meet certain conditions.” Customers requesting the service will be required to obtain a proper inspection and approval for electric service restoration and the property must be safely accessible. Those interested are urged to contact their county emergency management office or appropriate city administrator about inspection and certification requirements. Questions and requests for generators can be directed to MidAmerican at 888-427-5632.
