News Summary
Jacksonville experienced significant power outages affecting 1,802 customers in the Windy Hill area on Monday. The outage lasted about an hour, with power restored quickly by JEA. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in Jacksonville’s electrical infrastructure, as the company has dealt with various outages in recent months, often triggered by severe weather. Several neighborhoods including San Jose and Eastside also reported power disruptions. Residents can monitor restoration efforts through JEA’s website for updates on power outages.
Jacksonville experienced significant power outages on Monday, impacting 1,802 customers in the Windy Hill area. The outage was reported at 11:24 AM and managed by JEA. By 12:18 PM, power was fully restored, alleviating concerns for residents and businesses in the vicinity. Initially, the cause of the outage remained unknown and the estimated restoration time was pending.
This power interruption is not an isolated incident. JEA has faced various outages over the years, including a recent event where over 12,500 customers lost power due to severe weather conditions, particularly lightning strikes. On a Wednesday afternoon earlier this month, 2.3% of JEA’s 540,200 customers also reported power loss, showcasing the vulnerability of the electrical infrastructure during inclement weather.
Affected Areas
The outages during the recent Wednesday incident affected several neighborhoods significantly. The San Jose area saw 6,502 customers without power, while over 3,000 residents were impacted in the Eastside and Urban Core. Additionally, outages were reported on Bowden Road with around 200 customers affected, and in Arlington/Alderman Park where over 500 residents faced power disruption.
School Outages
In a notable incident, Jean Ribault High School in Northwest Jacksonville faced a power outage on the first day of the school year at 6 AM. The team reported that the cause was an owl contacting a power line. Power was restored quickly by 7:20 AM, which was timely for the 1,500 students attending the school that had recently undergone a $58 million rebuild.
Additional Incidents
In another separate occurrence, over 1,500 customers in the Jacksonville Beach area lost power due to a downed wire. This issue was first reported at 1:27 PM on a Saturday and had an estimated restoration time of 5:24 PM. JEA crews were promptly dispatched to address these outages.
Monitoring Status
Residents affected by these power outages can monitor the real-time status of the restoration efforts through JEA’s official website. The utility company is committed to keeping customers informed and minimizing the inconvenience caused by such power disruptions.
Context on JEA
JEA has a track record of dealing with power outages that stem from various causes, including severe weather and wildlife interactions with power lines. Customers are encouraged to stay updated on service disruptions to prepare adequately during unexpected outages.
As Jacksonville continues to navigate challenges associated with power outages, efforts are being made to ensure swift restoration and reliable service for all residents.
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