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There were nine reports of trees and power lines down across the county.
Snowfall totaled up to 27.0 inches in Haywood. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.
Trees and power lines were downed.
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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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Brightwood, Virginia
| City | Brightwood |
| County | Madison |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 22715 |
Wind gusts of 60 mph were estimated at nearby observations. There was scattered trees and power lines down throughout the county. In Syria, high winds destroyed a wall of a barn.