Power Outage in Coal City, WV

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Coal City Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 28, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees fell onto roads and power lines.

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Structure Fire reported off Coal City Road Open Navigation Close Navigation

MEAD, WV (WVNS) — At 3:57 P.M. today, a structure fire off the 5000th block of Coal City Road in Mead has been reported. Rhodell Fire Department, Coal City Fire Department, and Sophia Area Fire Department has been dispatched and is just now getting on the scene, along with Ghent Ambulance. The cause of the […]

Sep 30, 2022

WATCH: Let’sTalk Sports LIVE from Independence HS | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation

COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) — Join Rivers Upchurch #LIVE from Independence High School in Raleigh County as we take an inside look at the Week 6 Game of The Week, Bluefield HS @ Independence HS! Rivers will be joined by students, players, and coaches from both schools as they look ahead to a rematch of […]

Sep 29, 2022

Ohio man killed in accident at West Virginia coal mine Open Navigation Close Navigation

WHEELING, WV (AP) — A coal miner died in an accident at a northern West Virginia underground mine, officials said. William A. Richards, 38, of Cadiz, Ohio, was killed in the accident Wednesday at the Tunnel Ridge Mine in Triadelphia, the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training said in a news release. […]

Aug 18, 2022

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.

Aug 9, 2022

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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

WVDOH, City of Hinton to work together on sinkhole repair Open Navigation Close Navigation

HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is partnering with the City of Hinton in order to repair the large sinkhole on Route 20. The sinkhole opened on June 13, 2022, by the Hinton Police Department building just north of Hinton. According to the WVDOH, an old stone and concrete drainage […]

Aug 1, 2022

AEP Ohio: Power restored to most customers in Belmont County | WTRF Open Navigation Close Navigation

UPDATE: July 28, 2022 8:51 p.m. AEP Ohio spokesman Michael Lascola confirms that power is now restored to the majority of homes affected by Thursday evening’s power outage. He says there are now only 40 customers without power in Belmont County, down from a high of nearly 3,300 earlier. Lascola says the cause of the […]

Jul 28, 2022

West Virginia's mainframe computer fully back online for patrons of DMV, DHHR | WV News | wvnews.com

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The state’s mainframe is back online after failed equipment at the West Virginia Office of Technology’s primary data center caused an extended outage.

Jul 28, 2022

High water and fallen trees in the area of Bradley Open Navigation Close Navigation

BRADLEY, WV (WVNS) — Due to storms earlier today, Monday, July, 18, 2022, multiple areas are dealing with the aftermath. We’ve had a few reports of damage as a result of storms, all of which are in Raleigh County. Some of these reports include: Trees down on Lynwinn Road in Coal City High water in […]

Jul 18, 2022

List of places closed in Wheeling due to outages | WTRF Open Navigation Close Navigation

Advanced Dentistry in Elm Grove City of Wheeling offices Bridge Tavern & Grill Centre Market Catholic Charities (No meal delivery) Elm grove animal hospital Elm grove animal hospital FeltonCPA Goodwin Foot and Ankle Center  Just Smiles-Dr. Joy Harr Pizza Hut Elm Grove Steele Pediatric Dentistry in Elm Grove Wheeling Park Pool/ Day Camp Wheeling Coffee […]

Jun 14, 2022

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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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Coal City, West Virginia

City Coal City
County Raleigh
State West Virginia (WV)
Country United States
Zip Codes 25823

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