Good morning, Summit County. The scorching heat wave gripping our region has brought more than just discomfort as approximately 4,000 Goodyear Heights residents face rolling blackouts from a failed transformer. FirstEnergy's 90-minute rotating outages could stretch up to 12 hours on Monday, prompting the opening of cooling centers across Akron just as temperatures soar past 90 degrees—timing that couldn't be more critical for affected neighborhoods around Brittain Road and Eastwood Avenue.
Power problems are cascading through the city's infrastructure, forcing the Municipal Court to close its doors Monday (though arraignments will proceed), while cooling system failures at the Ohio Building have displaced the Summit County Fiscal Office to a temporary location on Tallmadge Avenue. Amid these challenges, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon as Akron considers launching a right-to-counsel program that would provide free legal representation to low-income families with children, seniors, and people with disabilities facing eviction.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
⚖️ Akron may provide free legal help to residents facing eviction. The city is considering a right-to-counsel program that would offer legal representation to eligible low-income families with children, seniors, and people with disabilities. The three-year pilot would use $750,000 of previously approved American Rescue Plan Act funding. Community advocates have pushed for this program as homelessness rises in Akron, following similar successful initiatives in Cleveland and Columbus. If approved, the city will partner with Community Legal Aid and United Way to help residents who are seven days from eviction.
🥵 Akron neighborhood faces rolling blackouts during scorching heat wave. FirstEnergy implemented rotating 90-minute outages in Goodyear Heights after a transformer failed Sunday evening. The blackouts could last up to 12 hours on Monday, affecting approximately 4,000 customers in areas around Brittain Road and Eastwood Avenue. Crews brought in a mobile substation to support the area while making repairs, with the duration depending on "system demand and repair progress." Several cooling centers have opened across Akron to help residents escape temperatures exceeding 90 degrees.
🏛️ Akron courthouse closes as power issues plague city buildings. The Municipal Court announced Monday's closure due to power problems affecting air quality, though arraignments will proceed as scheduled. Meanwhile, the Ohio Building is experiencing cooling system failures, forcing the Summit County Fiscal Office to establish a temporary tax payment location at the Summit County Services Department on Tallmadge Avenue. Residents seeking tax assistance can call 330-643-2588, while those planning to visit the Ohio Building should contact officials first to ensure efficient service.
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