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SOUTHEAST OHIO 3:15 p.m. UPDATE: The outage was caused by a tree that fell onto transmission power lines. Crews are actively working to restore power, with an estimated restoration time of 6 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
SOUTHEAST OHIO: There’s a transmission outage impacting about 2,800 customers in the Crooksville area. Crews are working quickly and safely to get the lights back on. Get outage updates by signing up at OhioPowerCo.com/Alerts.
SOUTHEAST OHIO: There’s a transmission outage impacting about 2,800 customers in the Crooksville area. Crews are working quickly and safely to get the lights back on. Get outage updates by signing up at OhioPowerCo.com/Alerts.
POMEROY: Flooding has worsened, preventing crews from accessing equipment and making repairs to restore power to about 250 customers.
Extended outages are challenging. Our crews will work as quickly as safely possible to get the electricity flowing as soon as conditions allow.
We know being without power is frustrating. Flooding in parts of southern Ohio, especially near Pomeroy, is making it unsafe for our crews to repair equipment. As soon as it's safe for our crews they will work to get power on quickly. Sign up for alerts: AEPOhio.com/alerts
We know being without power is frustrating. Flooding in parts of southern Ohio, especially near Pomeroy, is making it unsafe for our crews to repair equipment. As soon as it's safe for our crews they will work to get power on quickly. Sign up for alerts: AEPOhio.com/alerts
Be prepared for severe weather and keep an emergency kit on hand. Gather items for your family (and pets!) including:
🥫Non-perishable food
💧Bottled water
🔦Flashlights and batteries
💊Medications
Get the full checklist at AEPOhio.com/Safety
GAHANNA AREA 8:25 a.m. UPDATE: Crews have transferred as many customers as the system will allow to another power source while continuing to work safely and quickly to make repairs. The current estimated restoration time is 2 p.m. Thank you for your patience.
GAHANNA AREA: Crews are restoring power after a vehicle accident broke one of our poles. This is affecting about 1,600 customers. The majority of customers have been restored but crews will continue working until everyone’s lights are back on. (1/2)
Vehicle accidents are a top cause of outages. Make sure you’re signed up for outage restoration notifications at AEPOhio.com/Alerts. (2/2)
Did you know that vehicle accidents are a leading cause of outages? These images are from an accident today in Westerville that took out equipment servicing 2,800 customers. Teams were able to reroute power to get the lights back on for all but 20 customers as they make repairs.
Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
ALT Patriot Day Sept 11: Patriot Day in the United States is an annual observance on September 11 to remember the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks
STORM UPDATE 10:30 p.m.: Storms caused outages as they moved through our service area tonight, including for more than 3,500 customers in Newark. Crews will work as quickly as they safely can to get the lights back on. Register for updates at AEPOhio.com/Alerts.
Happy Labor Day from our team! From being in the bucket to working behind the scenes — all of our employees have a role in providing reliable power and keeping you informed as we do it. Thanks to all our employees who are committed to our communities today and every day.
WESTERN OHIO 3:30 P.M. UPDATE: Tiffin/Fostoria: ~2,000 customers have now been restored.
Lima: ~1,100 out; restoration by 6 p.m.
Findlay: ~4,700 out; ETA not yet available.
Get updates: AEPOhio.com/Alerts
ATHENS: There’s a transmission outage impacting about 4,000 customers. Crews are working quickly and safely to get the lights back on. Get outage updates by signing up at AEPOhio.com/Alerts.
Storm 7am Update: About 4,000 customers across our service area are without power after severe weather moved through overnight and into the early morning hours. The hardest-hit area is Western Ohio. Crews continue working safely and as quickly as possible to restore power. (1/2)
SEVERE STORM WATCH: We're monitoring two rounds of severe storms that may affect most of Ohio this afternoon and tonight. Scattered wind gusts up to 60-75 mph and flash flooding are likely.
ALT A broken power pole in the Canton area after storms on Sept. 3.
More than 2,000 AEP Ohio lineworkers, foresters, support personnel and contractors are ready to respond if outages happen. Prepare now by securing loose outdoor items, reviewing your plans in case the power goes out and registering for updates at AEPOhio.com/Alerts.
ALT A crew restoring power in the Canton area after storms on Sept. 3.
