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Thousands of residents without power in Central Ohio Wednesday morning | WSYX
It's a cold morning for thousands of people dealing with power outages. More than five thousand customers with South Central Power and AEP Ohio don't have electricity south of Columbus. According to a representative of AEP Ohio, there is a problem with the transmission line, which is also affecting South Central Power customers. Crews are working to transfer affected customers over to a new power source.
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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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Mount Sterling, Ohio
| City | Mount Sterling |
| County | Madison |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 43143 |