**Update** Power restored just after 1 p.m. this afternoon. 

Several areas across Door and Kewaunee Counties are experiencing power outages this afternoon, with more than 650 residents affected.  The heaviest concentration of outages are Ahnapee, Forestville, and Clay Banks.

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is working diligently to restore power as safely and efficiently as possible. However, residents should be prepared for extended outages in some locations. Restoration efforts typically prioritize emergency and essential services, followed by distribution lines, and finally individual homes.

Power outages can be caused by a variety of factors, including equipment failure, severe weather, fallen trees, animal interference, human error, and construction-related damage.

WPS encourages residents impacted by the outage to take the following precautions:

Charge mobile devices and portable power stations in advance

Prepare a backup power supply if available

Plan ahead for any medications or refrigerated items that require electricity

Assemble an emergency kit with essentials such as:

Flashlights and batteries

Candles and matches

Bottled water

First aid supplies

Power banks

Items needed for infants, elderly, or individuals with disabilities

For the latest updates and estimated restoration times, residents can visit the WPS Outage Map.