SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A power outage that affected nearly 5,000 customers in the Ballpark neighborhood on Sunday afternoon has been resolved ahead of schedule, with electricity fully restored just before 3 p.m.
According to Rocky Mountain Power, the outage impacted 4,707 homes and businesses, though the exact cause is still under investigation. Crews worked swiftly to address the issue, bringing power back on sooner than anticipated.
In the wake of the outage, authorities are reminding residents of important preparedness tips to help during future power disruptions. Rocky Mountain Power offers online resources with safety guidelines and an emergency kit checklist. Key items to include in a preparedness kit are:
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Water: At least one gallon per person per day
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Non-perishable food: For both people and pets
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First aid kit and essential medications
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Copies of important family documents
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Cash
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Blankets
For a complete emergency preparedness list, residents can visit Rocky Mountain Power’s website.
Earlier in the day, Salt Lake City Police issued a statement regarding the outage, advising residents in the Ballpark area to treat intersections with non-functioning traffic signals as 4-way stops. The utility provider has since confirmed that power has been fully restored.
This remains a developing story, and ABC4 will continue to update this post as new information becomes available.
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