Power Outages Causing Problems On Capitol Hill: Reports

WASHINGTON, DC — Repeated power outages have become a problem lately in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, according to reports.

Popville cited messages over the weekend indicating that power went out multiple times, and Pepco crews have been trying to restore power after the latest incident.

Twitter user Emma Thomas said it was the fourth time this week.

Power went out in Capitol Hill for the fourth time in a week. What’s going on @311DCgov @PepcoConnect @PoPville ??
— Emma Thomas (@EmmaThomas_14) September 29, 2019

Others also chimed in to complain about the situation. One even noted that power went out twice in one day.

We are aware of the power outage in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in DC and are currently working hard to restore power to the area. Thank you for your patience.
— Pepco (@PepcoConnect) September 29, 2019

@PepcoConnect @charlesallen @SafeDC Power out again on Capitol Hill. 2nd time today, 4th time this week. What’s going on?
— Christy Leavitt (@DCChristy) September 29, 2019

If your morning commute takes you near Capitol Hill and Eastern Market in Southeast D.C., take it easy, as some street lights and traffic lights are out due to a power outage. https://t.co/jdRWwwMA5E
— WTOP (@WTOP) September 30, 2019