Media Contact: Jennifer Ciaccia, (216) 250-5863 | jciaccia@cuyahogacounty.gov

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH - Due to a power outage, Cuyahoga County buildings including the Administrative Headquarters, the Old County Courthouse, the Jane Edna Hunter Building, and the Virgil E. Brown building will be closed to the public today, Tuesday, June 24. The buildings are expected to open tomorrow for normal operations.

A decision will be made by noon regarding today’s County Council meetings.

The Justice Center Complex, including the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, is affected by the power outage. The Cleveland Thermal Plant, which supplies power to the Justice Center Complex’s chilled water system, lost power, causing the air conditioning system for the complex to go down. Justice and Corrections Center officials are assessing the situation and monitoring temperatures within the facility and will make adjustments as needed to ensure the safety of all staff and residents.

The Cuyahoga County Administration will remain in close contact with the City of Cleveland, Cleveland Public Power, and Cleveland Thermal as this situation develops.