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Tornado path started on Doyle Road west of Glebe Road and then tracked east-northeast to the Five Forks area of Dinwiddie county. Hundreds of trees were either downed or snapped off. Numerous power lines were also downed, and there were several homes and outbuildings with minor to moderate damage. Most significant damage was on Patillo Road at Wooded Lane, and on Wilkinson Road near Shannon Drive.
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Andrew Testa, Corporate Communications with Verizon, has provided 13 News with a statement regarding service outages in the region.
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UPDATE (1:33 p.m.) According to Appalachian Power, employees and contract workers are still working to assess damage after heavy wind, rain and lightning on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Director of Communications, Phil Moye, says that about 73,000 customers were left without power at the height of the storm and that the majority of […]
Where are the most power outages in the Tri-State? | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
With powerful storms coming through, you may wonder where the most power outages are? You can view here what county has the most.
Hurricane Power Outage: Middle school closing, Main Street traffic light out | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
The Hurricane Police Department says that due to a power outage, the stoplight is temporarily out at Main Street and Midland Trail (State Route 34).
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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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Dewitt, Virginia
| City | Dewitt |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23840 |
905 woodlands drive Dewitt MI 48820 Senior community Without power
Still waiting on crew for power outage repair. Hopefully will be soon.