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Storms result in power outages across the region | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thousands of people were still without power as of 11 p.m. after severe thunderstorms rolled through the region. According to BrightRidge, just over 1,400 (down from more than 3,000) of its customers were without electricity. Around 1,000 Appalachian Power customers in Sullivan County were without power. The utility also reported […]
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Thousands of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee residents were without electricity Saturday morning, according to Appalachian Power's outage map.
TVA asks customers to reduce power usage amid heat wave | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
(WJHL) — Temperatures in the mid-90s loom ahead in the Tri-Cities this week, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) asked that customers reduce their power usage to avoid outages. TVA officials stated in a news release that the system expects the highest June temperatures in over a decade, which […]
Power restored to thousands after BrightRidge outages | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Several outages in Washington County, Tennessee left thousands of BrightRidge customers temporarily without power. Earlier Wednesday, BrightRidge reported more than 10,000 customers in several communities were experiencing outages. However, as of 2 p.m., most customers had power restored with only 38 still without. News Channel 11 reached out to BrightRidge […]
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An ice and snow storm that hit areas from Texas to Ohio will shift to the Northeast on Friday.
Power outages reported across Northeast Tennessee & Southwest Virginia | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
(WJHL) — Several residences are without power in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Monday, according to outage maps of the areas provided by Appalachian Power, Greeneville Light & Power and BrightRidge. According to BrightRidge, hundreds are without power in the Johnson City, Boones Creek, Sulphur Springs, Cherokee, Jonesborough, Limestone, Lamar and Highway 107 areas. The […]
TEMA reports 20K customers without power statewide
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has urged its customers to prepare for "an extended outage situation."
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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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Buffalo Valley, Tennessee
| City | Buffalo Valley |
| County | Putnam |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38548 |