NEWPORT — White Cinergy trucks are hard to miss here — they are on nearly every street. The only thing missing is the natural gas their company provides.

        Residents said Cinergy workers were doing all they could Sunday to restore service to the remaining 2,200 customers affected by Thursday's early morning water-main break, which forced water into the city's gas lines.

        But many are worried about staying warm — and about who will pay to repair damage.

        “Yeah, just coping with it the best I can,” said John Sturgeon, a Fifth Street resident.

        Mr. Sturgeon and his two children are wearing winter coats inside, and using electric and kerosene heaters.

        Unseasonably low temperatures have made Cinergy's job more critical and Newport homes colder. Sunday's low reached 29 degrees, breaking the 30-degree record set for the date in 1952.

        “I just went and bought a couple heaters. I've been running my (clothes) dryer as much as I can,” said Angie Terrell, who also lives on Fifth Street.

        Ms. Terrell works at night, finishing around 2 a.m. “I don't even want to leave work at night,” she said. “My kids want sausage. I can't even make them sausage.”

        Cinergy service delivery coordinator Russell Prather, stationed at Newport City Hall, said repair crews keep running into problems.

        “We have fixed everyone west of York Street. The ones with water (in their line) are going to be out for a while,” he said.

        Cinergy estimates it might take until Wednesday night to restore service to all 3,700 customers who lost natural gas Thursday.

        Residents said city officials have told them homeowners would be responsible for any damage.Cinergy confirmed the news.

        “If there is major damage the individual homeowner will be responsible for getting it replaced or repaired,” said Steve Brash, Cinergy spokesman.

        The company said it is working with the city of Newport to find low-income residents who might need assistance with equipment replacement. Gas company officials also have hired contractors to evaluate damage to home appliances and make minor repairs.

        Although a shelter was set up Saturday night at the Wilder city building, no one used it, officials said.

        The American Red Cross on Sunday set up a shelter at Newport High School, but no one had checked in by 9:15 p.m., though some came in to shower and get blankets. One family ate dinner there.

        Kristina Goetz contributed to this report.

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