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Day 5: Power Still Out for Many in Lakewood

Residents still without power growing “frustrated and angry.” In other news, St. Edward's playoff game is moved to Parma because of electrical issues at Lakewood Stadium.

 

On the fifth day of power outages in Lakewood, those still in the dark following Monday’s “superstorm” are growing “frustrated and angry.”

Mayor Michael Summers, who’s been fielding many of those phone calls from residents who are still without power, says he understands their concerns.

“This takes time,” he said. “It’s very slow process.”

Thousands have regained their power since crews aggressively began repairing the downed lines on Wednesday.

However, on Friday night, 3,670 residents were still in the dark, according to the FirstEnergy outage map.

“People who don’t have power now are very frustrated and very angry,” Summers said. “And I understand that. There’s some complicated reason — probably some kind of backyard problem, like a blockage in the line.”

He said secondary crews are combing backyards throughout the city looking for the remaining issues.

The outage issues have even reached the football field. St. Edward High School's first-round playoff game slated for Saturday was moved to Byers Field in Parma because of the electrical issues at Lakewood Stadium.

On Friday morning — just hours before county executive Ed FitzGerald held a press conference at Lake Road and Cove Avenue — the lights went on in the densely populated Gold Coast neighborhood.

Once Lake Road was reopened, a trail of the storm’s wreckage was revealed along the street. Several towering trees were uprooted and unearthed.

Large tree limbs were broken and debris covered some of the sidewalks.

Among the neighborhoods still without electricity are Richland Avenue; Lewis and Chesterland avenues south of Franklin Boulevard; Homewood Avenue; Grace and Cohassett avenues; and a “big chunk of real estate north of Lake Road.”

However, FirstEnergy has told the mayor — and reported on its website — that all power may not be restored in Lakewood until Monday night.

Those without power are encouraged to call FirstEnergy’s outage hotline every four hours at 888-544-4877. 

Related Topics: FirstEnergy Lakewood, Hurricane Sandy, Power outages Lakewood, Superstorm Sandy, firstenergy, and firstenergy outage map

Timothy Carroll

9:03 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Hey on the Fifth Day aren't we supposed to get five golden rings, although I am willing to compromise on getting the power back.

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Sandyt

9:23 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012

This is so frustrating. We can't do anything. We are freezing.

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Barb B

10:25 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Still no power on part of Lakewood Heights Blvd either. It's extremely frustrating because no lines are down and everyone around me has power. To top it off, I have not seen one CEI truck at all.

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Kate

10:49 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Just called the electric company and they said most likely not until Wednesday, for the people left in lakewood.

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Pattie

12:16 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Absolutely unbelieveable and totally unacceptable. I want to see a large credit on my electric bill for this "inconvenience". The only reason we don't have power is because CEI has desimitated their crews in order to have a larger bottom line while those of us who make that bottom line possible suffer. Woohoo for big business!!!

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May sou

1:05 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Still out over here on the north side of Clifton between cook and belle . We have freezing family and pets! Pease hurry!

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Kate

1:46 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

We called the mayors office, and the mayor did call us right back. He said that there are 5 areas that have equally substantial power outages issues. That may involve replacing poles and wires. However there are no trucks currently working in the area and he was working on getting trucks to lakewood. He is trying to get CEI to the area.

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Pattie

3:00 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

In an effort to stay warm we have been driving around Lakewood and the only CEI vehicle we have seen is a guy in a car. Where are our leaders why is this such a slow process? Doesn't anyone have maps telling them where everything is? I am not getting this and am really fed up. Our City has done nothing to facilitate this. Another question, why were business put before residences?

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Don

10:35 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Finally saw some power company trucks late today near the Clifton Club. Would be nice if either CEI or the city wold be a little more specific about the timeline to get specific areas back on line.

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Don

10:37 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

By the way... Anyone needing a generator, they're available at the Home Depot on W117 and Rocky River Ace Hardware.

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dogs

7:18 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012

The mayor is" trying to get trucks to Lakewood"? He had trucks and cameras present for the photo ops with the governor and county executive then retired comfortably to his home with his electricity restored earlier in the week. Where is the city's sense of urgency to rectify the unsafe situation being created by a week without power? What pressure are they putting on First Energy to live up to their responsibilities to their customers?

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Sandyt

10:17 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012

We finally got power on sat. Around 3. But we lost everything in our fridge. Going to try to see if someone can help us. We have 4 kids to feed

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Kate

10:40 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012

Sandyt- what area do you live at?

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Wayland Caldwell

10:45 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012

Day 6 with no power on Concord. Have not seen 1 power truck in the area. No lines or trees are down over here.

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Judy Towner

11:15 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012

I got power on Chesterland at 4 on Saturday, had been off since midnight Mon/Tue. Lost 4 trees. I am north of Franklin and Waterbury both sides of the street in my block did not have power either. Across my street they did. A company from Tulsa OK was around splicing wires Wed night but that was just to fix a live wire sparking up a storm on Waterbury. I just dealt with the cold. I did not whine like so many others. Utilitiy guys were working 16 hour days and doing the best they could with the massive damage. I spoke with 3 utility men from First Energy during this and they were doing their best in spite of the long days. Thank you to them for finally getting the neighborhood online and I hope those of you out there that don't have power are online soon.

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GJ

12:41 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012

Still no power north of Lake Ave and dont see any power trucks. I got excitied when I saw a truck but turned out to be Cox Cable instead.

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Sandyt

1:27 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012

We are on shaw. The south side. The north side of the street has had their side on since Tues or wed.

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ian king

1:17 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012

First, thanks to all the crews that worked such long hours in not very desirable conditions. YOU are heroes and we thank you for all your efforts. HOWEVER, First Energy needs to be held accountable for a truly horrific job of restoring control. I have lived through earthquakes and tornadoes far worse than the tropical storm of Sandy. And never had power off/out for more than 3 days. We finally got our power on 5 days after the storm began here on Monday. Besides the lack of heat, hot water, etc. we lost over $ 300 in food items perishing. Where is Fitzgerald in holding a public hearing about why First Energy had such a horrible emergency plan - or what emergency plan? Shouldn't Figzgerald as the County Leader being at lease inquiring why First Energy was so unresponsive for days? Where is your leadership now Ed Fitzgerald?

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Pattie

11:30 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012

We on Lake Ave did not get power until 3 on Sunday. I agree that First Energy should have some explaining to do. I read in this mornings paper that this storm cost the City "thousands" of dollars. What about the rest of us who lost food, had hotel expenses, etc. Is there any compensation for us? I doubt very much that the State or Federal Government will help us. Maybe First Energy could give us a substantial credit on our bill for what was a really shoddy response time. I am not only disgusted with First Energy but also our "illustrious" leaders. Very poor performance from everyone!

Samuel Francazio

8:41 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012

We Lost Power for four days, had a Gas Fire Place, and a neighbor with a generator, we were Blessed with that. My brother is one of the guys that went east with First Energy. He is continuing his route to power outages though the flood waters ect. Pray for the homeless victims !

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