Many Oklahomans remain without power

BY DARLA SLIPKE and RON JACKSON | Modified: February 3, 2010 at 4:14 am | Published: February 3, 2010

Oklahomans without power should brace themselves for survival, an electric utility spokesman said.

"We’re telling people to make preparations to be without power for up to two to three weeks,” said Sid Sperry, Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives spokesman. "If (electricity) goes on before then, well then we’re all blessed.”

Ice melts Tuesday on a tree branch in Noble. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

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