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It’s called Safety Town — a 3D interactive presentation that incorporates real electricity. It features a variety of scenarios to teach children (and adults) how to stay safe around electricity. One of the kids’ favorites involves a scenario where a bagel gets stuck in the toaster, and mom tries to get it out with a fork!

Don Chesler is living proof of hope, strength and resilience. He's celebrating two years of being cancer-free, and while life has returned to a sense of normalcy, he cherishes every moment with loved ones. Recently named AEP Ohio's director of distribution operations, he's sharing his story of survival to inspire others on their journeys.

While drones are often associated with concerts, entertainment or sporting events, AEP Ohio has been harnessing their potential since 2021 to improve electric service reliability for our customers. The integration of drone technology has transformed our operations and increased efficiency and safety while providing high-quality data that guides maintenance and repair decisions.

AEP Ohio and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are celebrating a significant milestone in their Trim to Treat® partnership: the delivery of over 1 million linear feet of fresh tree trimmings, also known as browse, to the Zoo. That’s equal to more than 2,700 football fields laid end-to-end! This accomplishment highlights a successful collaboration that serves a dual purpose — helping protect the electric grid and supporting animals at the Zoo.

Dangerously hot weather is impacting much of the Midwestern U.S. this week, including AEP Ohio’s entire service territory. Temperatures today are forecast to reach the mid-90s while humidity will make it feel hotter than 100°.

As spring blossoms, many are outside, kickstarting landscaping projects for the year. AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, invites customers to engage in thoughtful planning before planting around power lines. One tree branch making contact with a power line can knock out electricity to hundreds or even thousands of customers — so it’s important to plan before you plant.

The safety of our employees and the public is always our number one priority. Make sure it's yours too, every time you get behind the wheel.

Your home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, and with it comes the responsibility of ongoing maintenance. As you tackle the upkeep of your investment, here are some tips on how to stay safe when you’re working in your yard and on your home.

In Ohio, the transition to La Niña means we’ll likely experience higher-than-average temperatures during the summer and early fall, plus more severe weather that can potentially damage our lines and equipment — causing power outages.  

Through AEP Ohio’s Trim to Treat partnership, some of the trees and branches our forestry crews regularly trim are donated and delivered to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. Here's a chance to learn more about our forestry team’s work to keep your power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals.