Severe weather causes Saturday’s east side power outage

By Samoa News staff reporters@samoanews.com Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Saturday morning at 10:30 AM, residents living on the eastern side of the island faced a significant power outage that lasted several hours. This disruption was caused by severe weather, which created an underground fault on Feeder 1 of the power distribution system. The outage had a widespread impact, affecting numerous customers and disrupting essential services and daily activities, primarily for those residing in areas spanning from Leloaloa to Onenoa. In light of the situation, the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) swiftly issued a public apology to the affected customers. They expressed sincere regret for the inconvenience caused by the outage, particularly for residents on the Far East side and in the North Side Villages, who were severely affected by the loss of power. ASPA highlighted its commitment to restoring power as quickly and efficiently as possible. Field crews were promptly dispatched to investigate and locate the fault in the underground power lines responsible for the outage. However, their efforts were hindered by heavy rain and deteriorating weather conditions. These factors made it difficult for the crews to safely access the areas in question, further complicating the process of pinpointing the precise location of the fault to be repaired. After several hours of dedicated work despite adverse weather, power was successfully restored around 12:30 PM, bringing much-needed relief to residents who had been waiting in uncertainty. The American Samoa Power Authority expressed its gratitude to the community for its patience and understanding during this challenging situation. They reassured residents of their ongoing commitment to reliable power service and pledged to take the necessary measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future. Section: Local News Tags: EASTSIDE POWER OUTAGE
2026-05-18 16:30:18