Current Outages
June 20, 2022 Outage Update, 10:00 p.m.
Our crews worked hard today replacing poles and restoring individual outages. As of 8:30 p.m., we had about 27 members without power. This storm has wreaked havoc on our system, and we anticipate we will have replaced over 100 poles when we are fully restored. We are still anticipating full restoral tomorrow for all members.
Report Outages
Call us at 1-888-535-5732 to report an outage or emergency.
Downed Power Lines Are Dangerous!
Always assume downed power lines are energized and dangerous. Consider any object touching lines energized as well. If you see a downed power line, or other electrical hazard, call 911. Then call us at 1-888-535-5732 or 1-800-255-6815 to report it.
Which substation powers your home?
Licking Rural Electrification (LRE) provides safe, reliable electricity to 26,000 members in nine counties of Central Ohio. LRE owns, operates, and maintains 32 miles of transmission line, 2,955 miles of distribution lines, 20 substations, and three switching stations.