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Atkins Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
October 25, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds blew down power lines. Damage amounts are estimated.
Atkins - Atkins
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Power restored for most residents, damage still a concern after severe weather in the Triangle Zoom In Zoom In
Jeff Brooks with Duke Energy said the Triangle took a bigger hit from Friday's storms than many may realize.
Jun 19, 2022
Thousands of power outages reported after Squall Line sweeps through the region | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
Out of the 79,516 users BrightRidge serves, 1.26% were without power at the time of the report.
Dec 11, 2021
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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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Atkins, Virginia
City | Atkins |
County | Smyth |
State | Virginia (VA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 24311 |
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