Power outages across central Ohio
All of central Ohio is under a Winter Storm Warning; southern counties are under a Ice Warning.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of people are without power as a winter storm continues to move through central Ohio.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of central Ohio as sleet, freezing rain and snow blanket the area.
Below is a breakdown of power outages by each county:
- Franklin – 20 AEP customers, 12 South Central Power customers
- Delaware – 1 AEP customer
- Pickaway – 1 AEP customer, 173, South Central Power customers
- Fairfield – 1,771 AEP customers, 2,400 South Central Power customers
- Licking – 1 AEP customer
- Ross – 1,077 AEP customers
- Hocking – 6,716 AEP customers, 4,800 South Central Power customers
- Athens – 2,482 AEP customers
- Marion – 29 AEP customers
- Muskingum – 695 AEP customers
- Guernsey – AEP customers
What to Do If the Lights Go Out
If the winter storm knocks out your power, here are a few tips to stay safe:
- Stay away from all sparking equipment and downed lines or anything they may be touching. Call 911 and AEP Ohio to report hazardous conditions.
- Notify AEP Ohio if you’re using a generator – this protects you and our lineworkers as they work to restore power.
- Never operate lanterns, heaters or fuel-fired stoves without proper ventilation.
- Never burn charcoal indoors. It releases poisonous carbon monoxide.
- Never remove debris that’s within 10 feet of a power line.
- Unplug major appliances to protect them when power is restored.
- Refuel heaters, lamps and generators outside and away from any flames or sparks. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
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