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Oklahoma storms: Power off in Edmond homes

Electrical service is off in 5,500 homes served by Edmond Electric, officials said.

BY DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com | Published: May 24, 2011 Comment on this article

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EDMOND — Electrical service to 5,500 homes served by Edmond Electric are without power. Officials said three circuits are without power.

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Power is off near Kelly Avenue and 15th Street and in southern Edmond near Memorial Road and Bryant. It is uncertain how long the electricity will be off.

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