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2 RCPS closed due to power outage; power restored to area impacted Open Navigation Close Navigation
Crews from Appalachian Power have restored power to the area impacted Friday morning. Two Roanoke County Public Schools were closed on Friday because of the power outage.
Power outages to affect Johnson City | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – BrightRidge tree-trimming contractors will be performing maintenance on power lines resulting in temporary outages for downtown Johnson City on Monday, a press release from the company says. According to the release, power will be disconnected from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, August 1, with approximately 25 homes in the […]
‘Tree contact’ caused power outage for hundreds in Abingdon | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Hundreds were without power in Abingdon Monday morning, according to Appalachian Power. The Appalachian Power Outage Map reported that as of 11:19 a.m., 902 customers were without power on the north side of Abingdon. As of 11:56 a.m., only 13 customers lacked power in the area. The map states that the […]
Widespread power outages plague region after severe weather | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Officials say that the traffic lights in Elizabethton have been fixed. ———————————————————————————————————————— (WJHL) Tenn/Va. – Areas throughout the Tri-Cities region are experiencing power outages due to severe weather that came through on Friday. Southwest Virginia has been hit the hardest and according to PowerOutage.US, there are thousands without power. As of approximately 11 p.m. […]
State of emergency is declared as power outage wreaks havoc | WTRF Open Navigation Close Navigation
WHEELING. W.Va. (WTRF) — Ohio County EMA Director Lou Vargo says it’s not often that we get hurricane force winds, 60 to 80 miles an hour, tearing trees out of the ground, and wreaking havoc on power lines. With trees and power lines down, caution tape is up. Wheeling Police Department Chief Shawn Schwertfeger says, “If we’ve closed a roadway, it’s because of […]
Power restored to 3,200+ after Roanoke Valley outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
Appalachian Power says crews have restored power to the 3,292 customers in Roanoke City and Roanoke County impacted by an outage Tuesday afternoon.
VB residents in the dark after downed tree causes power outage in Little Neck Rd area | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A downed tree has Virginia Beach residents in the dark Mother's Day evening.
Power outages reported in Beaver area | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — According to American Electric Power, a power outage in the Beaver, WV, area has been reported starting at 2:58 p.m. AEP’s outage map shows that over 1,047 customers in the area have a power outage. Areas including Beaver and Grandview have been affected. The Beaver stoplight is currently out according to […]
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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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Greencastle, Pennsylvania
| City | Greencastle |
| County | Franklin |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 17225 |
Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph downed trees and large limbs. The limbs fell onto wires, causing sporadic power outages.