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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.
West Virginia School Clothing Allowance Application Period Extended
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) provides a wide range of necessary and life-saving services to many West Virginia residents.
Downed trees, thousands of power outages remain after storms sweep through | WCHS
UPDATED, 2:09 p. m. 7/7/22.
Foster parents struggle as Walmart no longer accepts vouchers Open Navigation Close Navigation
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Foster parents in West Virginia are struggling as Walmart is no longer accepting Foster Parent vouchers. Foster parents in West Virginia receive a $300 voucher to make purchases such as clothes, diapers, car seats, or baby formula for their foster kids. But, with Walmart no longer accepting the vouchers, many foster […]
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.
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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, West Virginia
| City | Foster |
| County | Boone |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25081 |
Trees were blown down onto power lines along Route 3. Electrical outages occurred. One vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree.