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Power outage affects much of downtown Hampton | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A power outage affecting a good part of downtown Hampton isn't expected to be fixed until later this afternoon.
Downed trees, thousands of power outages remain after storms sweep through | WCHS
UPDATED, 2:09 p. m. 7/7/22.
Virginia Tech researchers look to modernize the electrical grid with support from the U.S. Department of Energy | VTx | Virginia Tech VTx logo
Christina DiMarino is leading a team that recently received $2.9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to tackle power grid sustainability, innovative approaches to power conversion, and related technologies.
Lynchburg Concord Turnpike Convenience Center closed due to power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
The City of Lynchburg has temporarily closed the Concord Turnpike Convenience Center on Saturday.
Outage leaves more than 600 without power in Lynchburg Open Navigation Close Navigation
Power has been restored to over 1,200 Appalachian Power customers following a Friday morning outage covering both Lynchburg and Amherst County, but now there is another large Lynchburg outage affecting more than 600 customers.
Power restored in Southside after vehicle crash Open Navigation Close Navigation
Appalachian Power says crews have restored service to the hundreds of Southside customers impacted by an outage after Thursday night's crash.
When will Rappahannock Electric members get their power back? | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
Hundreds to thousands of people are still without power in Louisa, Caroline, Hanover and several other counties after Monday's winter storm. For some, Wednesday was their third day without heat.
UPDATE: Power restored to over 1,700 customers left in the dark earlier Tuesday in the Roanoke and New River Valleys | WFXRtv Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: After a full day without power, residents who were left in the dark in parts of Roanoke and Floyd Counties are back on the grid. Power was restored earlier this evening to the over 1,700 customers who were knocked out not only in those areas, but also in Montgomery and Franklin Counties […]
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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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Foster, Virginia
| City | Foster |
| County | Mathews |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23056 |
State officials reported several trees and power lines were downed across central portions of the county.