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Pride of West Virginia Marching Band performs at James Monroe HS | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
LINDSIDE, WV (WVNS) — The Pride of West Virginia stopped at James Monroe High School and performed in front of every student in the county, along with members of the public. With many in the stands wearing blue and gold, the band played several songs, including of course, “Country Roads.” Seth Elmore, James Monroe Band […]
Sep 22, 2022
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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.
Lindside, West Virginia
City | Lindside |
County | Monroe |
State | West Virginia (WV) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 24951 |
Thunderstorm winds downed hundreds of trees and many power lines across the county. The greatest concentration of downed trees was to the north and west of Union. The damage extended into the Lindside area where a tree fell onto a moving vehicle. One occupant of the vehicle sustained scrapes and bruises. Damage values are estimated.