Duke Energy utility worker standing next to a bucket truck on a tree-lined road in Cincinnati during power restoration efforts following a derecho.

Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Power restoration remains a major issue across Greater Cincinnati after a powerful derecho caused widespread outages.  The restoration crews faced about 1,000 mainline events that required significant repairs, according to recent reporting. The Aug. 11 derecho caused extensive damage across Greater Cincinnati, knocking down trees, utility poles and power lines. More than 274,000 Duke Energy…

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