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Governor Justice declares Nov. 14-18 Winter Weather Awareness Week Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Gov. Jim Justice, along with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service, have designated Nov. 14 – 18 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in West Virginia. In his proclamation, Justice recognizes that the risks to everyone during winter weather can be greatly reduced if West Virginians take appropriate preparedness measures before, […]
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Gov. Justice announces new Monster Trout stocking and matching contest Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of a new fall Monster Trout stocking program to coincide with West Virginia’s regular fall trout stocking during the weeks of Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, 2022, and a special contest alongside the stocking. “As a lifelong angler who loves West Virginia with everything that’s in me, […]
Bridge Day 2022 brings both new and old visitors to Southern West Virginia Open Navigation Close Navigation
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — After a two-year absence, countless people gathered in Fayette County for the long-awaited return of Bridge Day, ready to enjoy all the event offers. As a sea of vendors, food stands, and jumpers enveloped Route 19, it seemed like the event picked up right where it left off. The recent […]
Best Bow Christmas Contest announced by First Lady Justice Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The Christmas spirit is starting to spread and what better way to start preparing your holiday decorations by making a new one! First Lady Cathy Justice announced today, October 13, 2022, the 2022 Best Bow Christmas Contest, eligible to all West Virginians nineteen and older. The winner of the contest will […]
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 […]
Gov. Justice celebrates five year anniversary of Roads To Prosperity Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV – Today marks the fifth anniversary of the historic passage of Gov. Justice’s Roads To Prosperity bond program. “This is a day that all West Virginians should celebrate every year. It was on this day five years ago that West Virginians made their voices heard, loud and clear, that they were done with being 50th […]
Hope Scholarship declared constitutional by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has ruled in a three-to-two vote that the is constitutional, according to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey announced this afternoon, Oct. 6, 2022, that the court reversed the decision handed down by a Kanawha County Circuit Court judge that blocked the […]
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 […]
Is marijuana legal or illegal in West Virginia? | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
West Virginia Democrats are calling on Gov. Jim Justice to pardon West Virginia residents who have been convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession after President Joe Biden did the same federally on Thursday.
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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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Justice, West Virginia
City | Justice |
County | Mingo |
State | West Virginia (WV) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 24851 |