Power outage

[Bryant]

Power has been out here in Galloway since just before 4:30pm. Neighbor just told Jo that word was passed on 610am that it could be down as long as a week in some areas. We don't have easy access to a radio, so I'm wondering if anyone here has any word, I'd love to hear it. Posting from Jo's cellphone while the battery holds up.

 

[BUCKYLE]

Same here in Newark. Well, at least a large part, from what I can find on AEP's website. I've lost power several times throughout the day, but it has clicked back on after a few seconds. AEP's website shows a large portion of southern and central Ohio without power, but no word on when to expect it to return. First Energy's website is showing the same for Northern Ohio, but a bit less severe.

I know this probably wasn't helpful at all, but damnit it took me like fifteen minutes to look it all up, and I'm posting it!

 

[Bryant]

thanks. Tried AEPs site as well, but her phone doesn't support flash. Really hoping power is back tonight, this is already kicking my ass.

 

[CleveBucks]

Franklin County outage us up to 49% of AEP customers (247/505k). It was at 40% about 3 hours ago.

 

[Deety]

Take care... here's the info.

Storms & Outages

AEP Ohio Major Wind Storm Sept. 14, 2008
Update: 10:30 PM, 9/14/2008
A major wind storm swept through AEP Ohio?s service territory on Sept. 14 causing widespread damage and power outages. At 8:30 p.m., more than 300,000 AEP Ohio customers were out of service. For current outage information go to this link AEP Ohio: News & Issues : Storms & Outages
and click on See Current Outages.

Next Update

9/15/2008 10:30:00 AM :
Status of Restoration Efforts

Based on past experiences with major storms, the company urges customers to expect extended service restoration times of up to seven days or longer. The seven-day estimate is preliminary; the company will provide a more definite estimate once all of the storm damage is assessed. The company expects to complete most of its assessment within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Customer Information

Electric consumers are asked to report their outage again if they have not called within the past 24 hours. This will ensure that all consumers? electricity is restored as quickly as possible.

Customer Calls

Ohio Customer Service
Phone: 800-277-2177
Report an Outage Online

Use our online reporting system to report problems in your area.

 

[OHSportsFan]

^^^

Online reporting system? WTF?

 

[BUCKYLE]

^^^

Online reporting system? WTF?

So you could report for friends or family that are without power.

 

[shetuck]

^^^

Online reporting system? WTF?

 

[gregorylee]

So you could report for friends or family that are without power.

yep, that is so that after you see the alert on tv then you can log into the intrawebs and tell them that the power is out. DUH!

 

[BuckeyeTillIDie]

Midwest hurricane

 

[Mike80]

Duke Energy is saying something like 680,000+ people could be without power in the Cincy/Dayton corridor for up to a week.

Our power was out for nearly 8 hours tonight and I have a hell of a mess to clean up in the yard.

 

[Mike80]

Power Outages Widespread
Posted: Sep 14, 2008 06:45 PM

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Hundreds of thousands are without power after high winds blow across the Miami Valley.
More than 100,000 Dayton Power and Light customers are in the dark.
Duke Energy says more than 115,000 of its customers in Butler County and more than 57,000 in Warren County are without power.
Officials are trying to get power back on, but officials say it could be days before power is completely restored.
We are also told 600,000 residents in the Cincinnati area are without power.
2News is also hearing the Cincinnati Airport has issued a ground stop. Delays at the airport are at more than a hour and a half.

WDTN Dayton Ohio Weather and News |Power Outages Widespread

 

[Mike80]

September 14 Widespread Damaging Winds - Preliminary Information

The remnants of Hurricane Ike merged with a frontal boundary across the lower Ohio Valley Sunday morning. Due to the very low pressure of this system, the pressure gradient to the south and east of the remnant surface remained very tight as the low raced into northwest Ohio through Sunday evening. This led to widespread damaging winds across much of the Ohio Valley, with gusts in excess of 70 mph reported. These severe winds persisted for several hours which resulted in much more widespread damage than typical severe thunderstorm winds, which usually last a matter of minutes.

As of 7 pm Sunday, the National Weather Service has received widespread reports of downed trees and power lines, damage to structures, and numerous structure fires across much of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and western, southwestern and central Ohio. Widespread power outages have been reported across these areas, and numerous roads and highways have been blocked or closed due to debris and fallen power lines.
The following information is preliminary and will be updated on Monday September 15 with a summary of damage reports. Preliminary storm reports can be found by clicking here and by clicking "previous version" to view all reports from the event.
If you would like to share your damage photos with the NWS to appear on this website,
you may do so here.
Highest measured wind gusts - official observations:
75 mph -- Port Columbus International Airport (Franklin County, OH)
74 mph -- Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (Boone County, KY)
74 mph -- Airborne Airpark, Wilmington, OH (Clinton County, OH)
69 mph -- Bolton Field (Franklin County, OH)
69 mph -- Rickenbacker Airport (Franklin County, OH)
68 mph -- Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (Montgomery County, OH)
63 mph -- OSU Airport (Franklin County, OH)
61 mph -- Cincinnati Lunken Municipal Airport (Hamilton County, OH)
60 mph -- Dayton International Airport (Montgomery County, OH)
59 mph -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Greene County, OH)
Highest measured wind gusts - unofficial observations:
78 mph -- Lebanon, OH (Warren County)
77 mph -- Wilmington, OH (Clinton County)
73 mph -- Anna, OH (Shelby County)
66 mph -- St. Mary's, OH (Auglaize County)
65 mph -- Baltimore, OH (Fairfield County)
63 mph -- Beavercreek, OH (Greene County)
61 mph -- Springfield, OH (Clark County)
60 mph -- Cleves, OH (Hamilton County
58 mph -- Hamilton, OH (Butler County)
56 mph -- Cincinnati, OH (Hamilton County)
49 mph -- Greenville, OH (Darke County)

National Weather Service Forecast Office - Wilmington Ohio

 

[OCBucksFan]

I thought the subject was "Power OutRage" and I was thinking, finally, Clarity has had with these elitist mods!

:p

 

[Jake]

My power has been hit or miss all night but the outages have been brief. Looks like the winds have calmed, so hopefully order can be restored throughout the state soon.