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Federal lawsuit filed against two McDowell County Deputies Open Navigation Close Navigation
BERWIND, WV (WVNS)–A civil lawsuit is filed in federal court against the McDowell County sheriff’s deputies. In the suit, two deputies are accused of multiple civil rights violations, racial profiling, and harassment among other claims. The claims stem from an incident that reportedly happened on Friday, August 7th, 2020 in the Berwind area of McDowell […]
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for McDowell County due to flooding Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
More than 75 homes, a dozen bridges and numerous roads were damaged throughout McDowell County Tuesday evening
Four miners injured in McDowell County mine accident Open Navigation Close Navigation
BERWIND, WV (WVNS) — According to information from the WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training and Berwind Mine dispatch, an accident in Berwind Deep Mine injured four miners earlier today, March 10, 2022. According to the Office’s report, during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 10, 2022, McDowell County 911 received a […]
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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.
Berwind, West Virginia
| City | Berwind |
| County | McDowell |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24815 |