Severe Thunderstorms Cause Thousands Power Outages Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Texas

Multiple regions across the United States are experiencing significant power outages due to various causes, including severe weather and infrastructure issues. Dauphin County reported over 4,000 outages mostly caused by tripped breakers or blown fuses, while Connecticut faced thousands of outages from severe thunderstorms, with Trumbull and East Windsor as the hardest-hit areas. Odessa, Texas, saw power disruptions affecting hundreds of customers with restoration efforts underway. In Barberton, Ohio, residents and business owners report ongoing, frequent outages—some experiencing more than a dozen outages this year—resulting in significant losses for local businesses and raising concerns about medical equipment reliability. Community members at a city council meeting urged proactive measures with utility providers like FirstEnergy and highlighted issues such as fallen trees contributing to outages. While FirstEnergy is working to resolve problems, many issues remain beyond their control, prompting calls for increased accountability and improved service responsiveness.