Your cart is currently empty!
Tag: vandals
Comcast, Xfinity service disrupted after vandals destroy equipment
Vandalism that led to a Comcast cable line being significantly damaged has caused several outages for Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in south King County.
The outages impacted customers in Burien, Kent, Kent Vista, Normandy Park, Renton, Seatac, Skyway and Tukwila, a statement from Comcast Washington published online Tuesday reads.
Additionally, an Xfinity retail store in Renton was affected by the outages, causing the store to temporarily close. Xfinity advised customers to visit the retail store in Tukwila instead.
More WA-based outages: 3.5 magnitude earthquake recorded near Snoqualmie
Comcast network maintenance crews determined vandals intentionally cut the cables supplying power, causing network service outages across multiple municipalities. The damaged cable is along East Marginal Way in Tukwila.
The damage the vandals caused was deemed so significant that the repairs require additional safety measures. Maintenance crews do not have “safe access” to the damaged cable, and are awaiting additional help, as of this reporting.
“Once our technicians have safe access, they will replace the damaged lines and restore service as soon as possible, which is our top priority,” Comcast Washington stated.
If anyone sees anyone or anything suspicious related to the Comcast service outage, they are asked to report it to a local law enforcement agency.
Comcast has seen this issue multiple other times in Western Washington
Some Xfinity and Comcast Business customers around South King County experienced service outages at last October after two cable lines were damaged in a case of vandalism. It took nearly 24 hours to repair the issue.
“Our dedicated network maintenance crews were onsite that morning to repair the damaged cable. Traffic control and construction support were required to access the damaged cable safely,” a Comcast spokesperson confirmed in a statement to MyNorthwest at that time.
Going back further, Comcast disclosed on a company website last May some Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Kitsap County experienced an interruption to their services, when the company’s cable lines “were damaged due to vandalism.”
The website post included a photo of a severed cable line on a roadside.
A Comcast spokesperson said to The Seattle Times in an email at that time the affected cities and towns included Bainbridge Island, Hansville, Indianola, Kingston, Poulsbo, Silverdale and Suquamish.
Comcast also reported in a similar company website post in early April another cable issue as a result of vandalism. The company stated customers in Tacoma and several areas of Pierce County experienced an interruption to their services due to vandals damaging cable lines.
When these events happen, the company has previously suggested to customers they check for outages or service issues at xfinity.com/status or on the Xfinity app.
Contributing: Steve Coogan
Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest and producer of the Seattle Seahawks podcast, “The Reset with Gee Scott.” You can read his stories here and you can email him here.
Comcast, Xfinity service disrupted after vandals destroy equipmentResidents in [city/neighborhood] were left without internet and cable services after vandals destroyed Comcast and Xfinity equipment in the area. The act of vandalism occurred late last night, causing widespread disruption for customers.
Comcast officials have confirmed that the vandalism was intentional and targeted at key pieces of equipment that are crucial for providing services to customers in the area. The company is working to repair the damage and restore services as quickly as possible.
In a statement, Comcast expressed their frustration over the situation, stating, “We are deeply disappointed by the senseless act of vandalism that has disrupted the lives of our customers. We are working diligently to repair the damage and ensure that services are restored as soon as possible.”
Local authorities are investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward. In the meantime, residents are advised to be patient as Comcast works to resolve the issue and restore services to the affected area.
Tags:
Comcast outage, Xfinity service disruption, vandalism, equipment damage, internet service disruptions, Comcast repair updates
#Comcast #Xfinity #service #disrupted #vandals #destroy #equipment
Oregon ‘O’ on Skinner Butte returns to rightful color after vandals repainted it red | Local
EUGENE, Ore. – The big, wooden Oregon ‘O’ located at Skinner Butte Park in Eugene is back to its rightful color after vandals spattered it with red paint.
It’s not confirmed, but the community believes the act was a possible show of support for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was discovered on the morning of December 31. By the afternoon of the same day, however, several people stepped up to re-paint the ‘O’ themselves, returning it to its former shade of “Ducks” yellow.
One of those supporters, a Eugene resident and longtime Ducks fan who wished to remain anonymous, said that he’s “got plenty more paint where that came from.”
In a heartwarming turn of events, the iconic ‘O’ on Skinner Butte in Oregon has been restored to its original green color after vandals had painted it red. The ‘O’ is a beloved symbol of the University of Oregon and holds great significance for the local community.The vandalism occurred earlier this month, much to the dismay of residents and university students who hold the ‘O’ in high regard. However, thanks to the quick action of local authorities and volunteers, the ‘O’ has been repainted to its rightful green hue.
The restoration of the ‘O’ serves as a reminder of the pride and unity that the symbol represents for the people of Oregon. It is a testament to the resilience and dedication of the community to preserve their cherished landmarks.
As we admire the newly restored ‘O’ on Skinner Butte, let us also take a moment to appreciate the spirit of camaraderie and determination that brought it back to its original color. The ‘O’ stands tall once again, a beacon of pride and unity for all who call Oregon home.
Tags:
Oregon ‘O’, Skinner Butte, vandalism, restoration, local news, Eugene, Oregon, community, landmark, graffiti, vandalism, public art, historical preservation.
#Oregon #Skinner #Butte #returns #rightful #color #vandals #repainted #red #Local
