Power Outage in Atkins, VA

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Atkins Power Outages Caused by Weather

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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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