The Corporación Dominicana de Electricidad, the state power utility, announced yesterday that 70 of the 235 circuits of the capital city were operating. Several sectors of the capital city also began to receive potable water service. Of the CDE circuits, 23 are located in the capital city. CDE has reported that the eastern provinces of San Pedro and La Romana will be where it will take longest to restore power service. These provinces are relying on back up services. The CDE has announced that 70% of the city will have power restored by this Sunday. CDE brigades are working 24 hours. The CDE has been commended for its successful recovery efforts. During David, it took several weeks for most sectors to get power back.
