A significant power outage struck northwest Columbus, leaving more than 16,000 AEP Ohio customers without electricity. The outage was reported early Sunday morning, with affected areas including parts of the Hilltop and the Ohio State University Airport. According to AEP Ohio, crews were dispatched promptly to assess and restore power to the impacted regions. By noon on Sunday, approximately 8,540 customers had service restored; however, more than 7,500 remained without power. AEP Ohio’s spokesperson reported that the outages were largely due to a combination of severe weather conditions and equipment issues, stating, “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to resolve this situation.” The utility company has urged customers to report any downed lines or power issues to ensure immediate attention. Restoration efforts are underway and are expected to continue throughout the day as technicians work on the ground to assess damages and make necessary repairs. As of 1 PM, many customers were still anxiously waiting for updates, with local service centers advising those impacted to consider staying indoors, particularly due to potential safety hazards from fallen lines. The cause of the power disruption has prompted AEP to conduct a thorough investigation into the service failures, ensuring that such incidents are mitigated in the future.
Massive Power Outage Affects Over 16,000 AEP Ohio Customers in Northwest Columbus
