After a transformer blew out in Goodyear Heights today, First Energy is bringing in a mobile substation to keep the power on in today’s extremely high heat.
Akron City officials say to manage the load on the electrical grid; First Energy may have to implement rolling blackouts while repairs are being made. The outages would rotate on 90 minute intervals, and could continue up to 12 hours in the affected area around Brittain Road and East Avenue.
People in the impacted area are receiving text messages from First Energy…