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Red Springs commissioners request independent review after April 7 power surge
Summary
After residents reported a power surge on April 7, the council agreed to seek an independent engineering assessment alongside a system-wide evaluation; the town manager said staff will pursue utility logs and an outside review to identify causes and remedies.
The Town of Red Springs moved on July 4 to press for an independent engineering review of the town’s electrical system after residents reported a disruptive power surge on April 7.
Commissioner Vernon, who raised residents’ concerns during the meeting’s public-comment portion, said he had documentation that his property experienced a surge and urged the council to “get somebody here to analyze it” so the town can learn whether the problem was an act of God or the result of…
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