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Ohio power outage: AEP to provide $1 million for residents affected by outages Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – AEP Ohio has announced Friday it will provide a $1 million fund to help reimburse residents who experienced widespread power outages. The announcement came after customers complained, finding out AEP previously considered them ineligible to file a claim for spoiled food in refrigerators, and NBC4 heard from lawmakers and other groups […]
Ohio power outage: Blackouts vs. brownouts and which AEP picked Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
AEP Ohio had to take certain steps to reduce or cut power altogether at the order of its regional overseer, PJM Interconnection, to avoid a more widespread power grid failure. Electrical companies refer to the practice of reducing power strain as load shedding, and there are two ways the utility providers can do it: brownouts or blackouts.
Ohio power outage timeline on why AEP cut electricity Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Widespread outages continue through Wednesday after storms blew through central Ohio
DOP: Substation issue causes morning outages in Columbus | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Power reported numerous power outages in the downtown area and across central Ohio Monday morning due to an issues with two substations. DOP announced the cause of the outages Monday afternoon after restoring power. It reads: We had an outage in two of our substations that was […]
Ice, flooding, downed trees delay winter storm recovery in southeast Ohio | News | athensmessenger.com
Athens County was placed under a Level Three Snow Emergency early Friday morning as around 2,000 residents went without power. However, neighboring counties saw much more severe consequences from the
Ohio winter storm: Power outages in central Ohio Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Cities and towns in the rural areas of central Ohio suffered power outages more than Columbus as a result of a winter storm that began Thursday, according to the AEP power outages map. As crews worked to recover power during the evening, the number of people without power in these communities […]
Crews prepare for power outages, slick roads as winter storm moves toward central Ohio | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Road crews and power crews are getting ready for the next round of winter weather that is headed toward central Ohio. “We’ve been watching the weather reports since Sunday on this,” said Dave Callahan, the emergency preparedness manager for AEP Ohio. Callahan said AEP Ohio crews have been getting their vehicles […]
Widespread outage leave thousands without power | | athensmessenger.com
The Athens area experienced a widespread power outage Friday, leaving more than 18,000 customers of American Electric Power (AEP) without electricity.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Athens, Indiana
| City | Athens |
| County | Fulton |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46912 |
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