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Four years after Hurricane Florence, $3.1M tackles flood mitigation region-wide | Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The greater Wilmington region raked up a fifth of state funding earmarked to improve roadways affected by flooding. Tuesday…
EIA study finds high solar penetration states showed resiliency to major power outages – pv magazine USA
The EIA study found that increasing solar states experienced outages of less than 102 minutes, while states with prohibitive markets for solar saw outages of more than 19 hours.
Tropical Depression Nicole path moves north to Georgia, Southeast
Tropical Depression Nicole was moving north into Georgia on Friday morning after hitting Florida the previous day as a Category 1 hurricane.
As Nicole nears Florida, power utilities place about 18,000 technicians to restore service | S&P Global Commodity Insights
As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida, likely to become a hurricane before landfall, utilities have stationed thousands of technicians in strategic locations to restore service as soon as possib
Nicole latest: Last of rain storms continue to push east Zoom In Zoom In
On Friday night, heavy rain and strong winds pushed across central North Carolina.
Feds take input on $1 billion program for rural energy upgrades, including microgrids eyed for larger populations in WV | Energy and Environment | wvgazettemail.com
West Virginia is dotted with rural communities that have struggled to secure affordable, reliable power, especially during extreme weather events poised to become more frequent as climate change worsens.
Severe weather led to record number of Pa. power outages in 2021 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
24.62% of adults in West Virginia are living with mental illness Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia has the second highest number of adults with mental illness, with 24.62%, right behind Utah. This new study done by health experts at NiceRx calculated states spending the most and least on mental health funding, those who are searching for therapists the most, and the states with the highest […]
What is Amendment 2, and how will it affect your taxes? Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Amendment 2 is a popular topic given its importance in the upcoming election on November 8, 2022. Business leaders and local government officials differ greatly on how it should be voted. What is amendment 2, and why is it important? Amendment 2, nicknamed the ‘Property Tax Modernization Amendment’ proposes to amend Article […]
If gas prices spike, will West Virginia's state gas tax be cut? Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Gasoline prices are rising again across the United States, including our region. And that is bringing renewed calls for government action. We are no where near those $5 a gallon prices we saw in June, but there is a lot of concern we could be heading back up. Prices at many […]
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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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Four States, West Virginia
| City | Four States |
| County | Marion |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26572 |