AEP Power Outages: Updates, Causes, and What You Need to Know

Power outages can disrupt daily life in an instant. For thousands in Ohio, recent AEP outages have underscored the importance of staying informed and prepared. This article provides an overview of AEP's recent power outages, contributing factors, and resources for tracking outages in your area.

What Is AEP and Why Do Outages Happen?

AEP, known as American Electric Power, is one of the largest electric utility companies in the United States. They serve millions of customers in Ohio and beyond. Outages can happen for many reasons—severe weather, equipment damage, or accidents. Sometimes outages are planned for maintenance, but most occur without warning when nature or infrastructure fails.

Recent AEP Power Outages in Ohio

In May 2025, central Ohio experienced significant electricity disruption. As reported by The Columbus Dispatch, about 1,400 residents of Columbus’ Northeast Side lost power on a Friday afternoon. Two separate outages affected over 5,200 AEP customers, highlighting just how broadly an event can spread. The number of those without power, however, dropped throughout the day as crews worked to restore service. The affected neighborhoods were located on either side of Morse Road, east of Hamilton Road. For real-time updates, AEP Ohio provides an interactive outage map for residents to track restoration progress and report new outages.

Further coverage from Yahoo News corroborated these events, emphasizing the lingering impact and ongoing response by AEP crews. Outages like these illustrate the vulnerability of our electrical grid and the importance of staying vigilant, especially during severe weather season.

How to Track and Report an AEP Outage

Most utilities, including AEP, offer easy methods for tracking power outages. You can check the status of an outage using the official AEP outage map. To report an outage, customers can use the online portal or call AEP directly at 800-672-2231. This ensures faster response times and helps the utility pinpoint problem areas quickly.

If you live in other parts of Ohio or are served by a different provider, you can use similar tracking maps or call your specific utility. For example, FirstEnergy also has resources available for tracking and reporting outages. See how severe storms affected thousands of Northeast Ohio residents and left communities scrambling for updates.

Safety Tips During an AEP Power Outage

During a power outage, safety and preparedness are crucial. Here are a few tips:

• Keep flashlights and extra batteries handy.
• Unplug electronics to prevent a power surge.
• Avoid downed power lines and report them immediately.
• Use your utility's app or website to report outages and get updates.

Staying Prepared and Informed

Power outages with AEP can be inconvenient, but knowing where to get reliable updates and how to respond can make all the difference. Bookmark the AEP outage map and sign up for alerts. For additional details, check out timely reports from The Columbus Dispatch and Yahoo News.

Stay safe, stay informed, and always be proactive when it comes to your power supply. For more updates on AEP and outage preparedness, revisit these resources regularly.