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Storms Leave Thousands Without Power | Columbus News
Over 83,000 AEP Ohio customers are without power after severe storms tore through the state, with Franklin County hit hardest. Restoration efforts could stretch into Friday, as crews tackle damage to nearly 100 poles, hundreds of wires, and transformers. Parts of Columbus, Athens, and Lancaster may see power restored by Thursday noon, with other areas targeted for Friday. Emergency services are overwhelmed, schools canceled, and flooding has forced evacuations — including a tragic death in Roseville. Governor DeWine declared emergencies in Perry and Muskingum counties and deployed 40 National…
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