Altus Air Force Base Without Power

Officials with Altus Air Force Base say they have been without power since the massive winter storm hit Thursday and are not sure when power will be restored.

Sunday, January 31st 2010, 8:50 am

By: News 9

News9.com

ALTUS, Oklahoma -- Officials with Altus Air Force Base say they have been without power since the massive winter storm hit Thursday and are not sure when power will be restored.

The base is receiving relief personnel and equipment like diesel generators, bucket lifts and line trucks from Lackland AFB and Dyess AFB in Texas, and Vance AFB in Oklahoma.

The base housing area lost power at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, and the industrial portion blacked out at 9:35 p.m., according to a news release.

Altus AFB personnel continue to repair infrastructure in anticipation of the return of commercial power and are taking actions to protect essential facilities against continued adverse weather until power is restored, according to the 975h Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs unit.

The ice storm damaged power lines, facilities, communications and trees throughout the base. About 200 family members took shelter at designated locations on base.