Power outage American Electric Power
A major utility company providing electricity to over 5 million customers across 11 U.S. states
Power outages can result from various factors such as
Extreme weather, equipment failure, human error, or wildlife interference
AEP utilizes monitoring systems and customer reports to detect power outages across its service area
AEP prioritizes restoring power to essential services (hospitals, police, fire stations)
AEP mobilizes its workforce and may enlist mutual aid from other utilities to expedite power restoration efforts
AEP provides updates on outage durations and estimated restoration times via its website, mobile app, or social media channels
AEP advises customers to stay away from downed power lines