Bouquet: Wisconsin Public Service is thanking customers for their patience during this week’s massive storm restoration. A destructive snow, ice and wind storm last weekend knocked out power to more than 190,000 customers.

Field workers from across the Midwest are wrapping up their restoration efforts. The company expects that all customers who are able to receive service will have it restored late tonight (April 3).

Crews have been working nonstop, around the clock to repair snapped utility poles, downed power lines and damaged electric equipment to make sure every last customer has their lights back on.

A small number of customers may have damage to customer-owned electric equipment that could prevent WPS from reconnecting power. If this is the case, WPS requires the customer to hire an electrician or qualified contractor to make repairs to ensure they can be safely reconnected.

Over the past few days, customers and communities have been thanking field crews for their hard work. From a honked horn or a wave, to a positive social media comment, countless customers took time to show their appreciation. Those kind gestures did not go unnoticed and helped keep WPS crews going through 16-hour shifts and day after day of difficult work.

While final details are still being gathered, WPS can confirm that this is one of the largest restoration efforts in company history.