Full Breakdown
Power Outage Affects Thousands in Midtown Tulsa
12/15/2025, 9:23:58 PM
Overview of the Incident
A significant power outage impacted Midtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving over 4,000 customers without electricity. The outage was triggered by a vehicle colliding with a power pole near 2800 South Lewis Avenue, which subsequently caused a substation to short out. As of the latest updates, power has been mostly restored, with nearly 500 customers still experiencing outages.
Response and Restoration Efforts
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is actively working to restore power in the affected areas. Crews are on-site addressing the situation, although a specific timeline for complete restoration has not been provided. PSO Communications Manager Matt Rahn indicated that teams are investigating the exact cause of the outage and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the PSO Outage Map for real-time updates and to report any ongoing outages. In light of the cold weather, PSO has opened warming shelters to assist those in need. The shelters' availability is contingent upon capacity, and residents are urged to check on vulnerable neighbors during this time.
Areas Affected
The outage affected a wide area, starting near Riverside Drive and extending past the Mingo Valley Expressway, reaching from East 21st Street to East 81st Street. Reports indicate multiple downed power lines in the vicinity of the collision site, prompting authorities to advise the public to avoid the area until crews can safely address the situation.
Official Statements & Responses
The PSO has communicated its commitment to restoring power and ensuring the safety of residents. In their statement, they emphasized the importance of community support during outages, urging individuals to share information about warming shelters and check on those who may be vulnerable.
Criticism & Opposition
While the immediate response to the outage has been organized, some residents have expressed frustration regarding the lack of timely updates on restoration timelines. The uncertainty surrounding the cause of the outage and the duration of the power loss has led to concerns among those affected.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Public Service Company of Oklahoma Statement: PSO Oklahoma is currently working to restore power to a wide area of Midtown Tulsa.” — PSO Communications Manager Matt Rahn
- “com/ If you or someone you know needs adequate heat, our warming shelters are open.” — Public Service Company of Oklahoma
What's Next
As restoration efforts continue, PSO will provide further updates regarding the investigation into the cause of the outage and the status of power restoration. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels as the situation develops.
