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Storm Outages and Insurance Claims | Columbus News
Storms left 130,000 AEP Ohio customers without power—especially hard hit in Franklin County—and sparked questions about refunds for spoiled food or hotel stays. AEP Ohio says standard policies don’t cover storm-related losses, but urges customers to check homeowner/renter insurance and submit detailed claims with receipts and photos. South Central Power has similar limits, excluding weather events like wind and lightning, but promises fair reviews. The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel warns there’s no automatic payout, advises keeping fridges closed and using coolers, and notes SNAP recipients may…
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