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Washington Electric Coop, OH

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power outage on blick road

nae | May 16, 2022

Power got knocked out about an hour or so ago on snake road by Lucy’s branch

Coon | March 30, 2022

Power is out

Jeanna | December 31, 2021

Power out for Dement Rd Athens Al

Wilkerson | August 31, 2021

canebreak power out.

dave | July 14, 2021

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@ReverendMoose | 03:45 AM - 9 Jun 2022

A power outage is an excuse to have the fancy cheese with grapes for breakfast. I feel like a rich ancient Roman woman.

@Kaitlinthorne | 07:23 AM - 16 May 2022

We are open with the help of our generator! That said, due to the power outage we are unable to take registrations… https://t.co/jYV9g9vI4B

@AthensCommCtr | 05:54 AM - 16 May 2022

Due to a widespread power outage in the City of Athens this morning: https://t.co/5KHq3rJhRW

@athensmessenger | 05:15 AM - 16 May 2022

All offices will open at 11 a.m. today due to a power outage. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/g6yQ4qim8D

@OUCUFinancial | 05:00 AM - 16 May 2022

If I had a dollar for every time there was a city power outage in athens man

@LingrellSophia | 04:38 AM - 16 May 2022

[status] @ohiou Identified: Internet & Phones in Specific Buildings Network and Phone services are down due to AEP… https://t.co/MmPUsZbnf9

@OhioIT | 04:08 AM - 16 May 2022

Daily Rundown: Power outages in Athens lead to concerns, how midwives give emotional support to pregnant people and… https://t.co/e32Nwj9HPy

@ThePost | 05:00 AM - 1 Mar 2022

Additionally, the strengthening low pressure will likely bring gusty winds to 40+ mph and bring about coastal flood… https://t.co/jLcVuDSkyf

@natekuhr | 07:14 PM - 14 Jan 2022

@thomasAN142 I'm not sure if I ever sent it to you. Took that one on the night of the power outage when we ventured north for dinner.

@MatthewJSK | 06:47 PM - 1 Aug 2021

Did you know: the @CityofAthensOH has a microgrid that will continue to maintain the electrical service to the plan… https://t.co/YEtLIKwZrI

@ThirdSunSolar | 05:00 AM - 25 Jun 2021

AEP Ohio and Athens city officials at yesterday's ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new solar-powered backup system at t… https://t.co/CenP9jIEVj

@CityofAthensOH | 07:16 AM - 24 Jun 2021

Power outage to stop the Hawks momentum

@RJCRAZYSTYLE | 07:07 PM - 18 Jun 2021

"Top Salaries Paid to ERCOT [Texas electricity agency] Officials Before Texas Storm"; https://t.co/kAiwdvtNsS

@ThomasSuddes | 10:08 AM - 27 Feb 2021

Bobcats, whether you are impacted by the icey disaster in Texas, floods/displacement in Indonesia, cyclones in Phil… https://t.co/CDcN2Bvq50

@OHIO_Counseling | 10:12 AM - 21 Feb 2021

Athens, Jackson, Vinton & Washington counties in OH are under an Ice Storm Warning until 10 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 16.… https://t.co/i6AegDLt4Y

@woub | 11:16 AM - 15 Feb 2021

We are under a ICE STORM WARNING until 10AM for .10 to .50 of freezing rain then snow on top of that. EXPECT POWER… https://t.co/wdD4jzHmDL

@WXTQWATH | 11:06 AM - 15 Feb 2021

We are in the daaark red here in Athens, and Scalia kids + Dr. Ryan Fogt KNOW THEIR STUFF. If they say not to trave… https://t.co/3qFgnV3irS

@cryptecks | 10:46 AM - 15 Feb 2021

Always something going on here in @CHSPOhio Thanks to @Dr_S_Buchman for letting me watch the clinical nursing labs… https://t.co/RANLVUMukg

@sayitanywayou | 02:06 PM - 24 Jan 2021

Even though a regional power outage postponed Ohio MBB's game until Saturday, history was still made!… https://t.co/AQjCZrZl7E

@BobcatShowcase | 05:09 PM - 23 Jan 2021

Lancers playing their second game since their second quarantine ended. As if they haven’t had enough obstacles, the… https://t.co/u4URfGiwLy

@KevinWmessenger | 04:16 PM - 23 Jan 2021

Traffic light safety with mass power outages. #alwx #flwx https://t.co/uurnoo8HCw

@tyler_muncywx | 08:16 PM - 17 Sep 2020

I really appreciate/admire my co-workers for their hustle today as our building dealt with a few tech difficulties… https://t.co/MR02DXiWcf

@sydneydawes_95 | 02:44 PM - 8 Sep 2020

@SKOLhokies Lost a lot of stuff over the years to power outages

@KingGeorge_IV | 09:11 AM - 29 Nov 2019

@SKOLhokies My saltwater tank has taken a hit with power outages etc over the years and lack of attention over summ… https://t.co/1L5mAGZjR9

@KingGeorge_IV | 06:16 PM - 2 Nov 2019

Downburst causes a 73mph wind gust at IND airport. Dangerous storms moving through Indy now that are capable of cau… https://t.co/AVpD0hdtpo

@natekuhr | 11:51 AM - 20 Aug 2019

A power outage at Ohio University has disrupted the ability to view observations from the Scalia tower on our websi… https://t.co/eO7bqAvlD8

@ScaliaLabAthens | 05:36 PM - 17 Jun 2019

RT @ohiou: Athens campus is open. Power outage impacting buildings on South and West Greens. Visit https://t.co/iDvGOJYV1d for more.

@OHIObso | 05:22 PM - 17 Jun 2019

RT @ohiou: Athens campus is open. Power outage impacting buildings on South and West Greens. Visit https://t.co/iDvGOJYV1d for more.

@KellyBurton44 | 05:01 PM - 17 Jun 2019

Athens campus is open. Power outage impacting buildings on South and West Greens. Visit https://t.co/iDvGOJYV1d for more.

@ohiou | 04:58 PM - 17 Jun 2019

The power outage has put our AM feed offline until 6 PM but both FM feeds are still live!! #GoReds https://t.co/dNvDclTKq3

@wxtqpower105 | 01:15 PM - 29 May 2019

HIGH WIND WARNING out ahead of the storms until 8pm tonight. Non-tstorm gusts to 60+ mph are expected, causing powe… https://t.co/s2JAvszldd

@natekuhr | 12:37 PM - 14 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, non-tstorm winds will gust to 50 mph or higher, esp across N IN/OH. This can result in some power outage… https://t.co/mG48jrh632

@natekuhr | 07:18 AM - 14 Mar 2019

RT @OhioIT: [status] @ohiou Identified: The network link to the Airport is down affecting all wired, wireless network and telephone service…

@APhillips0926 | 02:11 AM - 25 Feb 2019

[status] @ohiou Identified: The network link to the Airport is down affecting all wired, wireless network and telep… https://t.co/LPF8I0FRz3

@OhioIT | 12:14 AM - 25 Feb 2019

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.

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Athens, Ohio

City	Athens
County	Athens
State	Ohio (OH)
Country	United States
Zip Codes	45701