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Power struggles in Data Center Alley - GCN
Higher electricity load forecasts and transmission challenges may create reliability issues for new data center projects in Northern Virginia.
Power outages, downed trees as storms blitz DC region - WTOP News
A hot, humid Tuesday ended with severe thunderstorms across the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know.
Flood warnings, power outages remain after severe thunderstorms pass through DC - WTOP News
Strong thunderstorms are in Sunday evening’s forecast, capping off an unusually hot and humid spring weekend for the D.C. region. See the latest forecast.
More than 26,000 without power across Northern Virginia after strong storms | Headlines | insidenova.com
Severe thunderstorms moved across Northern Virginia on Sunday evening, knocking out power to more than 26,000 customers.
Severe storms blast southern parts of metro area, 40,000 without power - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh
Storms unleashed hail and damaging winds that toppled trees.
Power out for hundreds in Loudoun - The Washington Post The Washington Post ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh
About 850 homes and businesses in eastern Loudoun County, Va., remained without power Tuesday night after outages that began about 6 p.m.
Dominion Hopes To Restore All Power In Northern Virginia By End Of Day
According to Dominion Energy's Outage Map, more than 150 customers are currently experiencing outages in Fairfax and Prince William counties.
Traffic jams and power outages marked DC area ahead of nightly freeze - WTOP News
The snow has left the D.C. region, but hundreds are still stuck in hellacious commutes on major and side roads while thousands of others are dealing with power outages.
Live blog: Updates on DMV snowfall Monday into Tuesday | wusa9.com
Snowy weather has brought fun for many in DC, but has wreaked havoc for some commuters. Here's the latest.
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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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Dulles, Virginia
City | Dulles |
County | Loudoun |
State | Virginia (VA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 20101, 20102, 20103, 20104, 20189 |