Power outage OBX

Oregon Inlet is very treacherous and there are three high power lines buried along the inlet floor. A few years ago during a bridge inspection they found a few pilings were not as anchored into the floor as they should be due to the rapid currents there as the tide changes. I feel pretty sure if high transmission lines were used that over time the sand would erode away from these as well. Not to mention the salt atmosphere would rapidly corrode overhead lines and supports. The electric company has not said but since a new bridge is being built along side the old one which is how the accident happened I feel pretty sure they could not lay new lines now. As of 6 pm today they think that only one line is severed and the other two are ok. If so power may be restored soon. It is a very complicated job for them to do with all the elements in place that hinder them. I just do not want anyone to get hurt doing the repair.
I do hate the fact that not only vacationers are being hurt by this the businesses on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke are in the middle of their busy season as well.