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Worst storm outages in Tri-State since 2012 derecho, Duke Energy says Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic Derecho of June 2012' knocked out power to 177,000 local Duke Energy customers in 2012 compared to 165,000 on Monday, said Sally Thelen
Jun 14, 2022
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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.
Avondale, West Virginia
| City | Avondale |
| County | McDowell |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24811 |
no power since last night 4/30/2020 -zip code 19311