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Canfield Library closed due to power outages

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

August 25, 2023 3:48 PM

Several residents and businesses are without power due to severe storms in Mahoning County and surrounding communities.

At 11 a.m. Friday, around 16,000 homes in Mahoning County are still experiencing power outages, according to First Energy.

In Canfield, 60% of First Energy customers are without power, almost 3,000 homes.

Storms also impacted power lines in Boardman Township. Two thousand First Energy customers are still reporting outages.

Officials and First Energy crews aren’t sure when power will be restored fully for customers.

Check the 24/7 First Energy Power Center for live updates.

The Canfield Library at 43 W. Main St, is closed due to the outages.

The Boardman Library is open but there’s no Internet connection.

All other Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County locations are unaffected and are open.

Here are First Energy’s tips for what to do if you lose power:

Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report outages immediately, or report online or via text messaging. Our call centers will be fully staffed. The more people who call, the faster we can pinpoint the location where crews must be sent for repairs.
Unplug appliances like refrigerators and freezers, and sensitive electronic equipment like TVs and computers so that they won’t overload when power is restored.
When operating a generator, always disconnect the power coming into your home. Otherwise, power from your generator could be sent back onto the utility lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers. The proper generator should be selected and installed by a qualified electrician.
Stay out of flooded basements, even if the power is off. Stay away from the breaker box if it’s in a flooded basement.

Here are First Energy’s tips for reporting downed wires:

Immediately report downed wires to 888-544-4877 or your local police or fire department. Never go near a downed power line, even if you think it’s no longer carrying electricity.
Stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, don’t walk or drive near or over a downed line, and watch out for anything touching the line. If a wire falls on a vehicle, passengers should stay inside until help arrives.
Keep kids and pets away from any wires.

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