There are still about 400 Imperial Irrigation District customers in the Winterhaven and Bard area without electricity.

A number of power poles were knocked down by extreme high winds in the area late Wednesday afternoon. IID crews have been working steadily to repair the damage and have restored power to nearly 450 customers as of Thursday morning. The Quechon Tribe has created a shelter at the Paradise Casino on Quechon Drive in Yuma to help those impacted by the disaster. Food, water, ice and sleeping accommodations are being provided. The IID says that they are seeking mutual aid assistance from other power utilities in the restoration effort. The district says it may take several days to complete repairs.