During widespread outages our goal is to safely restore power to the most customers in the shortest amount of time.
The first step is to assess damage and find out what facilities and equipment need repairing. This helps us determine required materials, assign crews and set estimated restoration times.
Next, we focus our efforts on essential services such as hospitals, emergency response agencies, public utilities and community shelters. We repair the largest outages first; residential customers are given priority over business and industrial customers. Then, once the largest outages are mostly restored, work crews move on to other affected areas while some personnel remain behind to complete other necessary parts of the restoration.
There are three easy ways to stay connected with us and get updates on specific outages:
Download our app – AEPOhio.com/app
Sign up for text alerts – AEPOhio.com/alerts
View our outage map – AEPOhio.com/outagemap
Just wanted to say thank you to all the men and women that helped get rhe power back on in the athens area. Great job. My family and I greatly appreciate all your hard work.
Stay safe and thank you
Agreed. Their skills are certainly being put to the test. May they be safe
When we’ll the power be back on?
Hello Peyton. We offer a few ways to get updates during an outage. You can enroll in text notifications at AEPOhio.com/Alerts, download our mobile app at AEPOhio.com/App or visit our website for the latest updates at AEPOhio.com/OutageMap.
It is Thursday evening August 26,2021, I live in area code 45506 and have no power there fore have no oxygen!!!
Oh my! Have you reported the outage, DaRhonda? If not please do so right away: https://www.aepohio.com/outages/report/
Once you learn the estimated time of restoration you may want to seek medical treatment immediately depending on the outage duration. Please stay healthy and safe!
Buy a generator.
Some can’t afford it, oh smarmy one.
December 11, 2021 I have no power have no power for the last six hours try to reach someone other saying is we’re working in your area do not see a dispatch truck powerline was cut failure to trim the trees still no power temperatures going to drop down to 20° no back up generator in the country no other houses aligning to keep windshield down the DPl and AES to restore my lines have not restore the power.
Robbin, We apologize that you are without power and understand outages can be frustrating. Our crews cover a large area, so while you may not see them in your immediate area, they are working hard to get the lights on. You can see more information about our restoration process here: https://www.aepohio.com/lib/docs/outages/restorationInfoGraphic_aepohio.pdf
When will my electric be back on?
Hello Jean. I’m sorry to hear you are without power. We understand outages are never convenient, especially in the cold. The best way to receive outage updates for your home is by enrolling in our text alerts at AEPOhio.com/Alerts or in our mobile app AEPOhio.com/App.
We lost our power, seems like the whole street is out, when will it be restored?
Hi Jasmine. I’m sorry to hear your power is out. Get the latest update for the outage in your area using our mobile app (AEPOhio.com/App) or online at AEPOhio.com/OutageMap.
When I look at the website it states I have power at my address yet here I sit in the cold dark
I’m sorry about that, Sarah. One thing you may want to do is give us a call or log in at AEPOhio.com to confirm that your account information is correct. That could explain the problem.
I can’t believe the number of power outages that we have experienced since we moved to Kirby Road 8 years ago. It seems like if the power isn’t off due to weather, AEP is turning it off for some reason. We are currently looking to move from this area for that reason. No wonder 80% of the homes in this neighborhood have whole home generators!
Hi Rob. I’m very disappointed to hear about this. If you give us a call or send us a note on Facebook or Twitter and give us your address, we can take a closer look at this issue. I’m so sorry about the inconvenience this may have caused you.
I’ve lived in Coshocton for a little over 2 years and my electric gas gone out at least 10 times. I’m sitting here as I type with the power off. I just would like to know why the power lines in our area are so low there are spots I can almost reach and touch them. Definitely could if I was in a pickup truck bed. Doesn’t seem safe.
Hi Charles. You can report safety hazards to our Customer Operations Center at 800.672.2231.
What’s going on you keep bumping the time it started 10:30 ,11 ,1,now it’s 2;00
Hi Vincent. Great question. Sometimes it takes longer to complete power restoration because additional damages that are discovered after an estimate restoration time is provided. We know it’s frustrating to be without power, but please know that our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore your power.
AEP service once gave estimated time of restoration. Power has been off for nearly 24 hours, which in addition to limitations of bathing, cooking … we must throw out most food in frig. Oh, file home owners ins claim, how long do you save grocery store receipts? Even a 6 hour window would be nice, no estimate is unacceptable.
To all the people coming here and just out right asking, “when will my power be back?”. You’re the reason people hate customer service. Don’t touch another comment box until after you’ve gone and gotten a better education. -sincerely, every rep. That had to pretend like your comment was worth responding too.
Is the power company willing to issue checks to those of us who house and provide care DODD individuals that live in our homes for the loss of food and medicine
Hello Providers,
We understand how difficult this situation can be. However, AEP Ohio is not legally responsible for damages caused by natural occurrences like storms or normal equipment failures. Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance may cover these losses. We recommend checking with your insurance agent. If you believe AEP Ohio caused another type of loss that you should be compensated for, please file a claim.
We are still waiting for the electric to come back on so that I can watch my TV.
When will the power be restored at 17973 state route 7south crown city Ohio
Hi William, please visit our outage map for restoration information. You can also sign up for alerts to be sent to your phone and email at AEPOhio.com/Alerts.
When will power be restored?It’s the word Oxford drive Greenville, Ohio.
It has been out for almost two days
Hi Bennie,
AEP Ohio does not service Greenville, Ohio. Your electric company may be AES Ohio.
When will Ashtabula Ohio’s power come back on?
Hi Ava. AEP Ohio does not service Ashtabula.
Hi Thomas,
AEP Ohio does not service Slavic Village.
Makayla, AEP Ohio does not service Euclid.