What AEP Ohio is Doing to Restore Power
- 12 years ago
This is a holiday week, but not for AEP! AEP Ohio linemen are working 16 hour days with an 8 hour break to get your power back on! Shift work means we are working around the clock. Our priority is getting electricity restored, but we must prioritize. Hospitals and critical care customers were first, followed by lines with the most impact to getting customers restored.
This storm was a catestrophic event, but we were prepared. We have enough supplies and equipment to make repairs. One challenge for us is logistics. We brought in thousands of linemen from all over - as far as Florida and Connecticut, but hotels are full. We are working with a company that provided a temporary camp, so these hard working linemen and women have a place to shower and rest once their 16 hour shift is complete.
Once again, I thank you for your patience, I thank you for your kind words and encouragement, and AEP thanks you for the support. If you are an AEP Ohio customer and need to report a
This storm was a catestrophic event, but we were prepared. We have enough supplies and equipment to make repairs. One challenge for us is logistics. We brought in thousands of linemen from all over - as far as Florida and Connecticut, but hotels are full. We are working with a company that provided a temporary camp, so these hard working linemen and women have a place to shower and rest once their 16 hour shift is complete.
Once again, I thank you for your patience, I thank you for your kind words and encouragement, and AEP thanks you for the support. If you are an AEP Ohio customer and need to report a