[wgh_raider]

imn ne ohio im pretty concerned about ohio edison or first energy as i guess its called. it seems back in the day barring a severe storm like the one they had last weekend in sandusky there never was a loss of power now everytime at least in trumbull county anytime theres a thunderstorm or some wind theres a power outage. is there equipment getting that outdated??

[EastYoungstown]

our whole countries infrastructure is getting outdated.... just take a look at some roads and bridges.

[big_tiger_fan1]

the power companies are waiting for fema,some outages dont deserve fema aid,so wait it out to make it look worse than it is.slow responses compared to yesteryear.

[Joker]

We live in Athens Co. and just got our power back around 8pm Friday

[wgh_raider]

i guess on friday congress finally passed a transportation bill and the president signed it and this includes funds to fix our infrastructure. i guess people nationwide have been complaining about these power outages and finally the big storm in the DC area last week really got the politicians attention.

[secadog]

newark granville still out on saturday --looks like monday for many !

[bobby]

I have no problem with AEP's efforts in NW Ohio. Crews from all over the US were here to help repair/replace the power lines. They were putting in 16 hour days in 95-100 degree heat. The damage here was incredible and they did a great job getting everybody back online ASAP.

[Domi]

Originally Posted by wgh_raider

imn ne ohio im pretty concerned about ohio edison or first energy as i guess its called. it seems back in the day barring a severe storm like the one they had last weekend in sandusky there never was a loss of power now everytime at least in trumbull county anytime theres a thunderstorm or some wind theres a power outage. is there equipment getting that outdated??

Basic maintenance has fallen way behind, most of which is tree trimming. In the Columbus suburb I live in some trees have literally grown around power lines to the point that when the trees get trimmed part of the tree is stuck on the power lines. Once every seven year routine maintenance has become more like fix it when it breaks using contractors.