Storm and Outage Details

SITUATION OVERVIEWSnowfall of 8 to 12 inches is expected across the state beginning Saturday evening into Sunday night. The snow should be mostly dry, with southern and southeastern Ohio possibly seeing a mix of snow and sleet. Vehicle accidents are a top cause of power outages, so AEP Ohio encourages customers to avoid travel if possible and drive safely if they have to be out this weekend. Our crews are mobilizing across the state and ready to respond should outages occur. Continuing throughout next week, temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s or teens with overnight lows below zero in some areas. Customers should follow their local forecast for the latest weather updates. 

WEATHER MAP & TIMING

NOTE: Changes to the forecast, threat areas, timing and intensities are possible.

• Download the AEP Ohio app to get real-time updates, report outages, check the outage map, monitor your usage and get energy-saving tips.
• Follow your local forecast for the latest updates on weather conditions and timing.
• Create or refresh an emergency kit and make sure everyone in your household is up to date on your emergency preparedness plan. 

• Stay as far away as possible from any downed lines or anything they may be touching. Call 911 and AEP Ohio at 800-672-2231 to report potential hazards.
• If you have to be out, please drive carefully. Vehicle accidents are a top cause of power outages.

• Our forestry crews have one goal following a storm: to clear the way for our lineworkers to safely restore power to all customers as quickly as possible. In storm situations, customers are responsible for cleaning up any tree debris. 
• Never remove fallen tree limbs or debris within 10 feet of a power line. Always investigate your surroundings before cleaning up because limbs and other objects moved by the storm could hide downed lines.