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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food spoilage benefits available to SNAP recipients | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients may be eligible for replacement benefits if they experienced food spoilage during widespread power outages in central Ohio. “Households that lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to a power outage of four hours or more can apply to receive […]
Coshocton County working to restore power | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – Repairs to get power back to central Ohio are underway, but in some parts of the state, the wait could be several more days. Coshocton County’s power isn’t expected to fully return until at least Saturday night at 11. Jennifer Smailes lives in Jackson Township and has been relying on […]
Dog shelter needs ice donations during power outage | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The power outage has caused a major need for ice at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. To keep the dogs cool, they are giving them ice chips and they are asking the public for bags of ice donations. There are currently 151 dogs housed at the shelter and the heat is […]
Tornado watch in Columbus, other Ohio areas
Forecasters have issued a tornado watch for central Ohio and advise residents to move into an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Power restored after car hits pole in Clintonville | NBC4 WCMH-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
UPDATE: Columbus Division of Power reports that power has been restored to the Clintonville area affected by Sunday morning’s outage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Parts of North High Street are closed in Clintonville due to a downed utility pole Sunday morning. The utility pole is down at the intersection of Brighton Road, North High Street, […]
Power outage or internet outage in Columbus, Ohio? Tips for what to do
In case of an outage, AEP, Spectrum and Breezeline explain how to notify them and what to expect.
Winter storm knocks out power to thousands in Ohio | WSYX
A winter storm with ice, snow and gusty wind has knocked out power to thousands of customers throughout Ohio. As of 11 p. m. Thursday, AEP Ohio is reporting more than 43,000 customers without power. South Central Power is reporting more than 21,500 customers without power. Hocking County has been one of the hardest-hit counties as far as power outages. More than 7,300 AEP customers in the county are without power. AEP Ohio reports that is about 65% of all customers in the county.
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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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Pickerington, Ohio
| City | Pickerington |
| County | Fairfield |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 43147 |
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