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Nearly 4,000 households in the county lost power for a time due to downed trees and power lines.
Trees and power lines were blown down near the community of Elizabeth.
A power line was brought down by a falling tree.
Tree damage occured along portions of State Route 5 about 3.5 miles eastsoutheast of Palestine. Numerous hardwoods were topped halfway down their trunks. Several very large softwoods were either topped or uprooted. The orientation of the damage conformed to a converging wind flow. The maximum wind gust of 100 mph was estimated. The maximum width was around 175 yards. A brick chimney became detached from a house and collapsed. A few small outbuildings were also destroyed. Power outages were common.
Trees fell onto power lines and onto homes. A roof was blown off the local newspaper office in Elizabeth.
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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.
Elizabeth, West Virginia
| City | Elizabeth |
| County | Wirt |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26143 |
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