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MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) — The President of West Virginia University (WVU), Gordon Gee, is continuing his Summer Tour of West Virginia. When Gee stopped at Bluefield last week, he was joined by Brad Smith, the former CEO of Intuit and now President of Marshall University. Smith said it’s always great to come back to Bluefield. Gee […]
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The Department of Health and Human Resources and the Department of Motor Vehicles were among the state government agencies affected by the system outage. Issues with the mainframe began Tuesday.
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DAVIS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A West Virginia man is facing several charges related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol Building after federal law enforcement said his head tattoos helped investigators track him down in Davis, Tucker County. John Gordon, 47, of Bayard, West Virginia, is charged with civil […]
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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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Gordon, West Virginia
| City | Gordon |
| County | Boone |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25093 |
Power lines were knocked down.