8 p.m.

Southwestern Electric Cooperative is directing additional line crews to repair damage in the Reno area this evening. Crews are expected to remain on site until repairs are completed and power is restored.

“We saw extensive damage in the Reno area, and members affected by that outage have been waiting patiently for their power to be restored,” said Southwestern CEO Bobby Williams. “We’re sending every available crew to that area to complete the work and restore power as quickly as possible.”

About 300 members are affected by the outage, which reaches from Reno east to Woburn Road, including the area from the Bond-Montgomery county line to Governor Bond Lake.