Ameren Missouri Faces Severe Weather Challenges, Warns of Downed Power Lines and Scammers
Ameren Missouri has issued a safety alert due to severe weather affecting its service area, leaving around 10,200 customers without power. The company is working to restore power and emphasizes safety around downed power lines, urging customers to treat all downed wires as live and to avoid hazardous areas. Additionally, Ameren warns of potential scams and encourages residents to verify suspicious interactions and report downed lines through their online platforms.
Ameren Corporation has issued a safety alert following severe weather that impacted its Missouri service area, leaving approximately 10,200 customers without power. The company, currently in the process of restoring power to affected customers, emphasizes the importance of safety around downed power lines and poles. Customers are urged to assume all downed wires are live, avoid pools of water, and steer clear of brush or shrubs that might conceal hazardous situations. Ameren also warns of potential scams and advises customers to verify any suspicious interactions. Residents are encouraged to report downed power lines and check for updates through Ameren's online platforms.
