Coffeyville Municipal Light & Power distribution crews are responding to a Kansas Municipal Utilities mutual aid call in Chanute after 70 mph straight-line winds downed power lines and poles in the middle of the night.

 Over 2500 customers in the area are currently experiencing an electric outage. Eight linemen and eight line trucks from CMLP have reported to the main water intake system for Chanute’s water supply system where they will begin repairing a series of downed poles and power lines.

 In the meantime, multiple reports of downed power lines, outages, damaged buildings, and broken poles are being reported due to the high winds. CMLP reminds everyone to stay clear of any lines on the ground. Chanute officials are also asking people to stay home as cleanup begins.

 To report downed lines or power outages, please call 620-252-6180 and leave a message if the line is busy as operators may be on the line with another resident. Line crews are responding as quickly as they safely can.