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As spring blossoms, many are outside, kickstarting landscaping projects for the year. AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, invites customers to engage in thoughtful planning before planting around power lines. One tree branch making contact with a power line can knock out electricity to hundreds or even thousands of customers — so it’s important to plan before you plant.

The safety of our employees and the public is always our number one priority. Make sure it's yours too, every time you get behind the wheel.

Your home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, and with it comes the responsibility of ongoing maintenance. As you tackle the upkeep of your investment, here are some tips on how to stay safe when you’re working in your yard and on your home.

In Ohio, the transition to La Niña means we’ll likely experience higher-than-average temperatures during the summer and early fall, plus more severe weather that can potentially damage our lines and equipment — causing power outages.  

Through AEP Ohio’s Trim to Treat partnership, some of the trees and branches our forestry crews regularly trim are donated and delivered to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. Here's a chance to learn more about our forestry team’s work to keep your power on and see firsthand how it also benefits animals.

Little trees become big trees. That cute sapling could one day grow into power lines, causing outages for our customers and their neighbors. Here are some important recommendations from our forestry team you can share with customers around planning before you plant.

AEP’s line school in Groveport, Ohio instructs approximately 200 lineworker and meter electrician apprentices every year. On Wednesday, November 15, the facility opened its doors to a new group of students: 50 juniors and seniors from Walnut Ridge High School in southeast Columbus.

We’ve been working closely with our local community partners to better serve the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers, especially when it comes to preparing for emergencies and power outages. Please revisit your own emergency preparedness plan and connect with the older adults in your life to talk through their needs.

Ranking among the world’s largest economies, Ohio’s rich resources and diverse industries are extremely attractive to prospective customers. That’s why we continue to accumulate impressive economic development wins, both in new business and manufacturing and data center customers announcing expansions around the state.

Our team shifts into a different gear and takes on new roles when a large storm blows in. Here’s a look at our behind-the-scenes warriors.