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Black Diamond Power Co
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(304) 683-5281
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Power outage hits downtown Beckley area | State & Region | register-herald.com
Much of downtown Beckley was in the dark Monday afternoon following a widespread power outage.
Aug 22, 2022
Power restoration efforts continue in W.Va. Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Since the lights went out, WSAZ has been asking where crews are working and restoration times.
Jun 16, 2022
Severe weather knocks out power to thousands of West Virginia customers Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Appalachian Power estimates more than 20,000 customers are without power Sunday evening across West Virginia and parts of Virginia.
Jun 13, 2021
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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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Josephine, West Virginia
| City | Josephine |
| County | Raleigh |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25857 |