Vectren has issued an explanation for the Electric Reconnection Explanation. If the is any damage to the weather head or rise, the damage must be repaired by the home owner before power companies can restore electricity. The repair needs to be done by a licensed contractor.

Electric Reconnection Explanation

Vectren says it continues to receive numerous questions about what home owners must do before crews can restore electric service to a house.

According to Vectren any damage to the weather head -- or riser -- must be repaired by the home owner before power companies can restore electricity.

Vectren says the weather head is the point where the service line meets the customer's premises.

Vectren says in most cases the repairs must be inspected before service can be restored -- but Vanderburgh County says under current circumstances it will inspect the work after  service has been reconnected.

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