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AEP Ohio’s Year-Round Readiness: Preparing & Responding to Better Serve You

Natural disasters. Vehicle accidents. Extreme hot and cold weather. There are a number of causes outside our control that can impact the flow of power. That’s why we focus on what we can control — proactively improving our equipment, monitoring potential threats and preparing our team to respond around the clock to protect the electric …

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How Smart Technology Helps Keep the Power On & Restore Outages Faster

Smart technology offers many advantages and provides our crews with valuable information that helps us spot trends and target potential issues before they lead to an outage. And when outages do occur, smart devices can help minimize the disruption for customers and get the lights back on faster. Read more about the smart technology we’re …

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Pop Quiz: Savings & Resources Study Guide

Class is back in session and it’s time to test your knowledge on ways to save on your electric bill and how to get help if you’re experiencing financial hardship.  Did you pass with flying colors? You can always study up at AEPOhio.com/Assistance and AEPOhio.com/Savings. 

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Important Reminders During National Traffic Awareness Month

There’s no better time to reinforce the importance of safe driving than during National Traffic Awareness Month — especially as students head back to school with the expected increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic and and distracted drivers. Here are two important reminders to help keep you and others safe — not just during August …

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Crews Return From Hurricane Beryl Restoration

Earlier his month, Hurricane Beryl blew through the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall on the Gulf Cost. The storm struck Texas and other neighboring states, causing substantial damage and widespread power outages. AEP Ohio crews kicked into gear ahead of the storm and hit the road—leaving their families and loved ones back home—knowing assistance …

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Cell phone displaying an Extreme Heat weather alert. Cell phone displaying an Extreme Heat weather alert.
Transition to La Niña Means Hotter, More Active Severe Weather for Ohio

You’ve probably heard mention of El Niño and La Niña, but what do they have to do with your electric service?  Both are large climate drivers that have a background effect on the weather we experience in Ohio. Right now, we’re transitioning to La Niña, meaning sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean are cooling, …

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