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Claremont Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power outages were reported in the southwestern portion of Surry County.
Ice accretions between a trace and 0.20 inch were reported. A few trees and power lines were downed, with some scattered power outages reported.
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
Large oak tree was downed on a power line.
News
UPDATE (4): Thousands without power in Arlington after strong storms roll through | ARLnow.com
Update at 10 a.m. -- More than 2,000 Dominion customers are still without power in Arlington. Update at 11 p.m. -- The number of Dominion customers still in the dark is down modestly, to 7,378. A company spokeswoman said "the storms left a lot damage" and "crews will work thru the night as
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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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Claremont, Virginia
| City | Claremont |
| County | Surry |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23899 |
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