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Unannounced AEP outage disrupts courthouse internet; Sub Zero repairs capacitor surge
Summary
An AEP power outage, reportedly not communicated to county staff, caused an internet outage and a capacitor surge in the Circuit Court. Sub Zero Solutions was on-site and repaired the mechanical issue; IT is evaluating internet backup options for critical offices including the Sheriff's office.
Facility Manager Meagan Westfall told commissioners that Sub Zero Solutions began work on courthouse environmental controls and that staff had removed snow from sidewalks and planned holiday decorations. Westfall reported an AEP power outage that was not communicated to county staff; the outage caused a Mainstream internet outage and a surge that expanded a capacitor on the third floor in Circuit Court, producing a mechanical error that Sub Zero repaired the same day.
Westfall thanked Circuit Court staff for notifying facilities promptly. She said the outage was a Mainstream internet issue rather than an internal IT failure. IT staff member Steven Holman said the county is exploring a backup internet connection, prioritizing continuity for the Sheriff's office and other critical services. The county also purchased a carpet cleaner for off‑hours maintenance; details about any insurance claims or compensation from AEP were not included in the minutes.
