Power Outage in Ararat, NC

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How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Ararat, North Carolina? Contact your local utility company.

Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
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(336) 356-8241
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Duke Energy
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(800) 769-3766 Report Online
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Dominion Energy
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(866) 366-4357 Report Online
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Prince George Electric Cooperative
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(804) 834-2424
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Community Electric Cooperative
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(757) 242-6181
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Ararat Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

September 12, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

A downburst caused a 2 mile damage path with several downed trees, power lines, and an old barn.

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September 2, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew four trees down within approximately a five mile wide swath extending from just south of Ararat to areas between Blackwater and Cedar Hill. Specific roads the trees fell across include Toms Creek Road, Chilton Road, Key Road, and Pilot Power Dam Road. Damage values are estimated.

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Power flickering on and off for the last hour in Ararat

Hannah Clark | June 07, 2022  

No power since 4am and its 11 am now

Frances mcgrady | June 21, 2020  

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Ararat, North Carolina

City Ararat
County Surry
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27007

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