EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Robin McAlester
Corporate Communications
417-625-5180 rmcalester@empiredistrict.com
JOPLIN, MO - September 22, 2015 - The Empire District Electric Company will interrupt service to approximately 3,500 customers in the Columbus and Scammon, Kansas, area on Sunday, September 27, 2015 beginning at 1:00 a.m. and lasting approximately four hours. Customers should be aware these times are approximations and the outage could be postponed or extended due to weather or equipment issues.
Areas affected include Columbus, Scammon, West Mineral, Weir and Sherman City. Power will be restored in increments as the work is accomplished.
This scheduled outage is necessary to allow crews to safely energize and complete the move to a newly constructed substation near Columbus. The new facility will enhance service reliability for Empire customers.
Based in Joplin, Missouri, The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) is an investor- owned, regulated utility providing electric, natural gas (through its wholly owned subsidiary The Empire District Gas Company) and water service, with approximately 218,000 customers in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A subsidiary of the Company also provides fiber optic services. For more information regarding Empire, visit www.empiredistrict.com.
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