Thousands impacted by AEP power outage on Columbus' Northeast Side Friday
Thousands impacted by AEP power outage on Columbus’ Northeast Side Friday
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Thousands of Central Ohioans are without power the afternoon of Friday, May 16 due to an AEP power outage in Columbus’ Northeast Side, according to an AEP outage map.
5,279 AEP customers were impacted by the two outages that began at 12:16 p.m. on Friday, May 16. The outages occurred in neighborhoods on either side of Morse Road east of Hamilton Road, according to the map.
AEP’s estimated restoration time for the outages is 4 p.m.
How to track power outages in Central Ohio
AEP Ohio serves Columbus and most of Eastern and Southern Ohio. Customers can view its power outage map here. You can report a power outage online or by calling 800-672-2231.
Columbus Division of Power customers can view an outage map here. DOP customers are encouraged to report outages not shown on the map by calling 614-645-7627.
FirstEnergy and its affiliates cover parts of Central Ohio to the north and west of Columbus. You can check FirstEnergy’s power outage map here. You can also report an outage online here or by phone at 888-544-4877.
This story is ongoing and will be updated.