Opp, Ala. (WDNews) — Residents in parts of Opp will experience a planned power outage later this month as crews complete repairs at the Stewart Avenue Substation.
According to Opp Utilities, the outage is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 9 p.m. until midnight. Officials said power will be temporarily disconnected so PowerSouth can safely complete repair work at the substation.
Customers located inside the outlined service area on the provided outage map are expected to be affected during the three-hour outage window.
Opp Utilities is encouraging residents and businesses to plan ahead for the temporary interruption in electrical service. Officials also reminded customers to take precautions with electronics, medical devices and refrigerated items during the outage period.
“We appreciate your patience as we work to provide safe reliable service,” the utility company stated in the announcement.
The outage is being conducted as part of ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements aimed at maintaining reliable power service throughout the area.
