Multiple communities in Lorain County, Ohio, faced significant power outages on Thursday afternoon. According to FirstEnergy, thousands of customers were affected by the disruptions.
Locations Impacted by Power Outages
The following cities experienced major outages:
- Avon
- Elyria
- North Ridgeville
- Sheffield
- Sheffield Lake
- Sheffield Township
The issues were linked to a transmission line problem in the Elyria area. FirstEnergy crews worked diligently to address the outages, successfully isolating the fault.
Restoration of Power
By approximately 6:30 p.m., FirstEnergy announced that power was fully restored to the affected communities. Customers who lost power were encouraged to stay informed through FirstEnergy’s updates.
FirstEnergy Response
El-Balad reached out to FirstEnergy for further details about the outages and the response timeline. Additional information is expected as the company continues investigating the cause of the power interruptions.
This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of power infrastructure in Lorain County and the importance of responsive maintenance and customer communication.
