Power restored in New Lebanon; DP&L crews repair lines downed by tree limbs

(courtesy/DP&L)

(courtesy/DP&L)

UPDATE @ 9:58 p.m.: Power has been restored in New Lebanon as DP&L crews have repaired lines downed by fallen tree limbs.

INITIAL REPORT

Tree limbs that have come down on wires are being blamed for a power outage in New Lebanon affecting an estimated 2,888 DP&L customers, company spokeswoman Mary Ann Kabel said.

Crews are headed to the area of South Lutheran Church Road at this hour, she said.

According to DP&L's online outage map, outage reports began about 8:14 p.m. The utility is estimating that crews can get power restored by about 10 p.m.

We will update this developing report as information becomes available.

If you have a news tip, call our 24-hour line at 937-259-2237 or send it to newsdesk@cmgohio.com

About the Author