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Teams working to bring back power for thousands in extreme heat


Teams working to bring back power for thousands in extreme heat


GRAFTON, Ohio (BNN)-- Strong storms caused substantial damage in numerous parts of Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, knocking out power for thousands.

Teams from FirstEnergy and other suppliers have been working ongoing to bring back power, however have actually been confronted with extreme heat, making the job greatly difficult.

In Eaton Township, 20 power poles were damaged by a microburst on State Route 83 and Capel Road., knocking out power for hundreds in the location.

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Homeowner Marcia Harmon stated a number of roadways were closed due to the damage.

" We might not return to our home due to the fact that the roadway was closed since they stated powerlines," Harmon stated. "And then we also heard that there was a fire which we're believing, oh my gosh, you understand, is it our home?"

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Fortunately her home was OK, but the power was knocked out for a couple of hours, a concerning situation due to the fact that no power indicates no cooling in sweltering temperature levels.

" Really a thing to think of," she stated. "Plus, you're thinking of all your food and your freezers and whatever, the fridge."

Near 2,000 customers in Massillon near Paul Brown Tiger Stadium were also out of power on Tuesday, up until the bulk saw restoration around 2 p.m.

FirstEnergy stated its teams have actually been working in 16-hour shifts to repair the problems, however it's been a hard obstacle with one line worker in Grafton requiring emergency situation assistance due to heat injury.

" An employee did get medical attention for a non-work-related matter," FirstEnergy Supervisor Lauren Siburkis said over email. "Over the previous few days, our staff members have actually gotten briefings about what steps they can take to stay safe when the heat index rises due to the humid and hot conditions."

Siburkis stated proper hydration and raised awareness for colleagues' health and wellbeing is likewise a method to prevent heat fatigue or other disease.

Folks we spoke with are grateful for the quick reaction to the weather condition caused interruption.

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" Hopefully they're clinically able to be out in this heat, you understand, for any length of time," Harmon said. "And yes, you do consider those folks. Thank you."

At 4 p.m. less than 1,000 customers were still awaiting remediation, according to FirstEnergy's interruption map.

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