Verizon crews have been working at the scene of last night's accident all day trying to repair damage to Internet and phone equipment at the location on Route 5 in Stafford.
While electrical power has been restored to the area by National Grid, there was extensive damage done to Verizon's equipment and lines.
A spokesman for Verizon said the company has received only 15 complaints of lost service in the area, but he believes there are more customer either without Internet or phone service.
Repairs won't be completed until tomorrow at the earliest.
Two fiber cables and a copper cable needed repair, he said. The power box at the location -- Route 5 and Clipnock Road -- was also damaged and needs to be replaced.
I hope the individual or his
I hope the individual or his insurance pays Verizon for the extensive work and parts needed for this repair. It sounds like the repair bill will be quite high. Not to mention the inconvenience he or she cause to the customer base.
They'll just jack up
They'll just jack up customers' bills to cover the cost of the repairs Tom.
Can you imagine having the
Can you imagine having the job to replace a broken utility pole (with all the attached utilities)? Especially in freezing weather knowing how critical heat is to so many? We take so much for granted, don't we?
Lineman for utility companies
Lineman for utility companies do these sort of things across the country everyday, it is a difficult, stressful and on occasion very dangerous occupation.
After storms, accidents and natural disasters we praise the first responders as we rightfully should, but all too often forget about the linemen, highway workers and others that brave weather and the potential dangers from fallen wires and broken gas and water mains that equally answer the call.
Jerry makes an excellent point, we take so many things for granted these days.