Henderson Municipal Power & Light

08/21/2026

IMPORTANT PSA: REPORT DOWNED LINES TO HMP&L at 888-579-2726.

The storm a couple nights ago caused an uncommon, but NOT impossible, situation in Murray, KY. A broadband support strand snapped, made contact with a secondary electric line, then draped to the ground. When the metal strand made contact with the secondary, it became energized with electricity and hot enough to glow red.

This is a pretty dramatic example of why we encourage everyone to be mindful of downed or low-hanging lines. Downed lines should ALWAYS be treated as ⚠️DANGEROUS⚠️ even if it doesn’t look like an electric line. Cable, telephone, and broadband lines can become energized if they somehow make contact with low-voltage lines. They certainly do not have to be glowing red like this one to be dangerous, or even deadly.

NEVER attempt to move or cross downed lines of any kind!

08/06/2026

The HMP&L Fiber team is seeking customer-focused fiber installer to join us!

Learn More here: https://www.hmpl.com/jobs/fiber-installer

08/05/2026

**** FINAL UPDATE: Work is now complete and all services have been restored.

*** UPDATE: Maintenance work continues in Frontier Subdivision. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. New estimated time to restore power is 12:30pm.

Maintenance work will take place Thursday, August 6, 2026 starting at 8:30am with a planned power outage duration of 2 hours.

Affected addresses include portions of Homestead Trail, Homestead Point, Trail Drive, Briarcliff Trail, Osage Drive, and Northridge Path. Please reference map below.

07/31/2026

Today we celebrate the retirement of Michael Newman who has been employed with HMP&L for nearly 31 years.

Michael hired in as an Auxillary/Relief Operator at the former Station 1 power plant in 1995, and closed out his career as Inventory Control Clerk.

We are grateful for Michael’s loyalty to HMP&L and the diligent work he displayed over the years.

He will be missed and we wish him well in his retirement! ✨

07/30/2026

It's electric!

This month, we're joined by Brad Bickett, General Manager at Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Together, they tackle the questions you want to hear, including topics like data centers and their impact, selling power back to the market, Henderson's infrastructure, and more!

You won't want to miss this! Click the links below to listen to "Keeping the Lights On (feat. Brad Bickett) wherever you enjoy your podcasts!

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07/15/2026

06/29/2026

Great reminder from HPD: Please note that fireworks should not be used within two hundred (200) feet of any structure, including electrical substations. Have a great and safe 4th of July weekend!

CELEBRATING 250 YEARS & A HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! 🇺🇸

The Henderson Police Department wants to wish everyone a fantastic, memorable, and safe Independence Day weekend! This year is incredibly special as we kick off the festivities on Friday, July 3rd, with our city's 250th Anniversary Celebration! 🎆

We want everyone to have a great time celebrating this historic milestone and our nation's freedom. To ensure a smooth, fun, and safe holiday for our entire community, please make note of the upcoming road closures and city fireworks ordinances:

🚧 July 3rd Road & Boat Ramp Closures:
Planning to head downtown? Please note these traffic changes on Friday, July 3rd. All closures will remain in effect until pedestrians have safely cleared the area and it is deemed safe to reopen.

Starting at 8:00 AM:

Water Street will close between 1st and 2nd Streets.

Water Street will also close between 3rd and 5th Streets.

Starting at 3:00 PM:

The lower half of 3rd Street, including the 3rd Street boat ramp, will close.

Water Street at 2nd Street heading North will close.

Starting at 7:00 PM:

The 2nd Street boat ramp will close.

📜 City Fireworks Ordinance Quick Guide:
Legality First: Fireworks must be handled, stored, used, possessed, and sold in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Permitted Hours: Fireworks may be used, ignited, fired, or exploded between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM. However, for July 3rd and July 4th, hours are extended from 10:00 AM until MIDNIGHT.

Age & Distance Restrictions: No person under the age of 18 may use, ignite, fire, or explode fireworks. Additionally, fireworks cannot be discharged within 200 feet of any structure, motor vehicle (whether operational or non-operational), or any other person.

❤️ Neighbor & Pet Etiquette:
Please be mindful of those around you so that everyone in Henderson can enjoy the weekend:

🚀 Watch the debris: Do not allow your fireworks or their remnants to land on someone else's property.

⏰ Be considerate: Keep in mind that not everyone gets to take off work for the holiday, some of your neighbors might be working early shifts or late nights.

🐾 Protect our pets: Remember that many animals are terrified of loud fireworks. Keep your pets safely indoors and secured.

Let's make this 250th anniversary weekend one for the history books for all the right reasons! Be safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the beautiful views!!!

06/19/2026

⚠️ FIBER OUTAGE NOTICE – BALMORAL NEIGHBORHOOD ⚠️

HMP&L Fiber crews are currently responding to an outage affecting approximately 25 customers in the Balmoral neighborhood.

Our technicians have located extensive damage to a fiber cable caused by squirrels and are actively working to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

At this time, we estimate service will be restored by approximately 6:00 PM today.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our crews work to restore service. Updates will be provided if the estimated restoration time changes.

06/12/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDER AS SUMMER APPROACHES:

STAY AWAY FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES ⚠️

Always be aware of overhead power lines when working outdoors, using ladders, operating equipment, or moving large objects.

✅ Maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from all overhead power lines at all times.

✅ Maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from any downed power lines and anything they are touching.

Electricity can arc through the air and objects, meaning you do not have to touch a power line to be seriously injured or killed.
Remember:
• Look up before raising ladders, poles, or antennas.
• Keep equipment, cranes, and lifts well clear of power lines.
• Never attempt to trim trees near power lines yourself.
• Assume all power lines are energized and dangerous.

If you see a downed power line, stay away and report it immediately. Treat every downed line as if it is energized.

You may call or text HMPL at (888) 579-2726 to report a downed line or outage. Your safety is our top priority.

Call now to connect with business.

05/28/2026

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