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Storm Aftermath: Power Outages Persist | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s still reeling from brutal storms that left 30,000 in Franklin County without power—numbers ballooning from 10K Monday night to 130K Tuesday after 82-mph winds snapped poles, toppled trees, and flooded neighborhoods. Columbus Mayor declared an emergency as fire crews responded to over 1,100 calls; a tragic death in Roseville underscored the crisis. AEP’s 3,700 workers are prioritizing hospitals first, with full restoration expected by Friday. Shelters opened in Columbus and New Lexington; check AEP or South Central Power’s outage maps for updates in your area. Listen in…
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