Residents of West Salem are being advised of a scheduled power outage that will affect the entire village early Friday morning.
Ameren has notified customers in the area that electricity will be shut off beginning at approximately 12:01 a.m. Friday to allow crews to perform mandatory maintenance at a substation.
The outage is expected to last approximately six hours, with power anticipated to be restored around 6 a.m.
All of West Salem is expected to be impacted by the scheduled outage.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead by charging electronic devices, making arrangements for any essential equipment requiring electricity, and preparing for the overnight interruption in service.
The outage is necessary to allow Ameren crews to safely complete the required substation maintenance.