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City of Oberlin, OH
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(440) 775-7260
Firelands Electric Coop, Inc
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(800) 533-8658
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Oberlin officials plan hours-long citywide power outage on October 30 Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Officials in Oberlin advised residents that there will be a citywide power outage scheduled for early-morning hours on Sunday, Oct. 30.
Oct 18, 2022
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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.
Oberlin, Ohio
| City | Oberlin |
| County | Lorain |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 44074 |
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and large limbs in Oberlin. Scattered power outages were reported as well.