Engineers fly from Haiti to Dominican Republic 4 days after earthquake , drive to Haiti . They find 4 power plants off line , power lines down , 56-ton transformers off their lines . Before the earthquake , only 60 % of capital 's residents had electricity ; 40 % nationwide . Atlanta , Georgia ( CNN ) -- With scant safety supplies and tools , team and Haitians restore service to 90 % of customers .
Engineers fly from Haiti to Dominican Republic 4 days after earthquake , drive to Haiti . They find 4 power plants off line , power lines down , 56-ton transformers off their lines . Before the earthquake , only 60 % of capital 's residents had electricity ; 40 % nationwide . With scant safety supplies and tools , team and Haitians restore service to 90 % of customers .