Power Outage in Lancaster, OH

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AEP ohio
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South Central Power Co
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Duke Energy
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(800) 543-5599 Report Online
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UI
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Fairfield Electric Cooperative Inc
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Lancaster Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 3, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were downed near the corner of State Routes 674 and 752.

Royalton - Royalton
August 26, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole and wires were knocked down.

Beals - Beals
June 10, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was knocked down, which caused power outages in Lancaster.

Lancaster - Lancaster
March 14, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole was snapped.

Lancaster - Lancaster
June 16, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and limbs were knocked down, with several power poles titled over. In addition, corn was bent down due to the wind.

West Rushville - West Rushville

News

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Nov 8, 2022

Power outage hits 962 customers in City of Athens | News | athensmessenger.com

There was a power outage for more than a half an hour for approximately 962 customers of AEP Ohio in the City of Athens on Wednesday.

Nov 2, 2022

What we know about Gahanna, Ohio power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — Thousands are without power in Gahanna Thursday afternoon after powerlines went down in the area and power might not be restored until the evening. A spokesperson with Gahanna police told NBC4 a semi-truck crashed into powerlines around 10:30 a.m. on Goshen Lane and West Johnstown Road. Goshen Ln. remains closed while […]

Oct 13, 2022

Planned power outages to impact over 500 Millcreek residents | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — More than 500 customers will see planned power outages in Millcreek Township. The outages are planned for two separate days — Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Each day, 540 customers (mostly residential) will lose power for about 3 hours. The outages will begin at about 8 a.m. and last until about 11 a.m. […]

Aug 29, 2022

Power being restored in central Ohio after Sunday storms | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More than 700 customers are without power in central and southern Ohio as the restoration continues after strong thunderstorms moved through the region Sunday. AEP, the power company which provides power for most of the region, is reporting 716 customers without power as of 8:30 a.m. 279 of those outages are […]

Aug 21, 2022

Power outages planned for some Millcreek residents | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Two power outages are planned for select areas of Millcreek this week. According to the Millcreek Township Office of Emergency Management, the outages will impact two separate groups. One group will see an 8-hour outage on Aug. 9. The other group will see a 30-minute outage before and after the 8-hour outage. The […]

Aug 8, 2022

Columbus Urban League helping AEP customers apply for reimbursement up to $500 | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Thousands of Central Ohioans who went without power are still recovering from last week’s outages. AEP is working with the Columbus Urban League (CUL) to reimburse those individuals through an online application on the CUL website. Those who apply have the chance to receive up to $500 for any lost goods […]

Jun 23, 2022

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 […]

Jun 17, 2022

Still in the dark: More than 4,300 Richland County customers remained without power Friday morning | Weather | richlandsource.com

MANSFIELD -- The two primary electrical suppliers in Richland County flipped the switch back on for about 5,000 more customers on Thursday.

Jun 17, 2022

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.

Jun 16, 2022

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power out in lacaster at Ave J5 and Divsion street

rich | November 10, 2022  

Whole neighborhood blackout outage 15st e & ave k

Anonymous | November 30, 2021  

Whole neighborhood blackout outage 15st e & ave k

Anonymous | November 30, 2021  

apparently the power went out around 7am here - 93534... hope you are all doing okay! sadly i slept like shit because my CPAP machine naturally turned off with the power early in the morning

Marisa Thorne | January 29, 2021  

Woke up to no power around 420am. Morning!

Rar | January 29, 2021  

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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.

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Lancaster, Ohio

City Lancaster
County Fairfield
State Ohio (OH)
Country United States
Zip Codes 43130

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