AEP still working to restore power to 46,000 Ohioans following Saturday wind damage
New Philadelphia — Wednesday, 11 p.m.AEP Ohio was continuing to assess and repair damage Sunday night, and plans another status update at 1 p.m. Monday.
The utility reported that 95% or more of its affected customers have had power restored in Delaware, Hillsboro, Seaman and northwest Ohio. AEP's restoration efforts were extremely hampered Saturday by wind gusts much of the day and into the night that in some places exceeded 60 mph, said Anthony DeBord, an AEP customer service specialist. He noted that bucket trucks are unable to safety maneuver poles and trees until winds subside.
More than 2,000 line workers, tree and other contractors, assessor and support personnel were reported working Sunday to restore power that was knocked out by downed wires and trees falling across lines due to strong winds of more than 60 mph in some places that pummeled the state for much of the day Saturday.
Through a mutual assistance program, line workers and tree crews have come from other states — including Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and others — to assist AEP in restoration efforts. Damage was extensive and widespread across the utility's service territory, with the hardest hit areas besides the northeast being New Philadelphia, Mount Vernon and Athens.
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