34,000 still without power in the area

As of 3 p.m. today the number of customers without power in the Ohio Edison/Penn Power Eastern Region is down to 34,000.

Youngstown still has 8,000 customers without electricity, said Paul Harkey, Ohio Edison/Penn Power spokesman. Other areas are as follows: Salem, 8,000; Alliance, 2,000; Warren-Kinsman, 9,000; New Castle, 5,000; and Mercer, 5,000.

Approximately 2500 workers are rotating on 16 hour shifts to remove remaining debris and repair down lines.

All power should be restored by the weekend, said Harkey.

SClB