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Power Interrupted, Repairs Under Way

Electrical service was interrupted across St. Thomas Monday night after a generating unit at the Harley Plant tripped offline earlier in the day, forcing V.I. Water and Power Authority personnel to repair gas turbine unit 23.

According to WAPA, service was interrupted until about 9 p.m. to the feeders 7D, providing power to Emerald Hill, Frydendahl, Point Pleasant, Red Hook, Smith Bay and neighboring areas, and Feeder Ridge Road, including Secret Harbor, Cabrita Point, Ridge Road and neighboring areas.

Service is expected to be interrupted until about 9:30 p.m. to portions of the following feeders:

– Portions of #8B—with the exception of the Carnival village;

– Portions of Feeder #9E serving St. John;

– Portions of #7A—serving St. Thomas’ north side.

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