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Chester Gap Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Snowfall amounts were estimated to be over 15 inches across the county. Power outages were reported throughout the county due to the weight of the snow on trees and power lines.
Trees and powerlines down countywide.
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Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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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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Chester Gap, Virginia
City | Chester Gap |
County | Rappahannock |
State | Virginia (VA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 22623 |
Trees blew down on a power pole on US-522 Sperryville Pike and Rudasill Mill Road.