Brief power outage affects 5,500

subscribe

The 5,500 Howard County residents who lost power the morning of July 2 have a squirrel to thank.

"Believe it or not, that's not that uncommon," said Duke Energy spokeswoman Angeline Protogere. "A squirrel interfered with some of the equipment," she said. The squirrel caused a power shortage at one of the substations located at 401 S. Main St., Protogere said.

The power shortage occurred just before 9 a.m. Many facilities restored power within about an hour. The shortage affected nearly 2,000 people in Kokomo and nearly 3,600 in the surrounding area. In total, 5,564 lost power.

In the meantime, local law enforcement is trying to get stop signs to the traffic lights that are still out, Police Sgt. Jeff McKay said. Anytime a traffic light is out, McKay said the intersection should be treated as a four-way stop.

Related News

wartsila-to-power-usas-first-battery-electric-high-speed-ferries

Wartsila to Power USA’s First Battery-Electric High-Speed Ferries

Wartsila, a global leader in sustainable marine technology, has been selected to supply the electric propulsion system for the United States' first fully battery-electric, zero-emission high-speed passenger ferries. This significant development marks a pivotal step in the decarbonization of maritime transport, aligning with California's ambitious environmental goals.

A Leap Toward Sustainable Maritime Transport

The project, commissioned by All American Marine (AAM) on behalf of San Francisco Bay Ferry, involves the construction of three 150-passenger ferries. These vessels will operate on new routes connecting the rapidly developing neighborhoods of Treasure Island and Mission Bay to…

READ MORE
wind power

New York State to investigate sites for offshore wind projects

READ MORE

aps logo

APS asks customers to conserve energy after recent blackouts in California

READ MORE

electricity meter

During this Pandemic, Save Money - How To Better Understand Your Electricity Bill

READ MORE

freezing-rain-causes-widespread-power-outages-in-quebec

Freezing Rain Causes Widespread Power Outages in Quebec

READ MORE