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More than 26,000 without power across Northern Virginia after strong storms | Headlines | insidenova.com
Severe thunderstorms moved across Northern Virginia on Sunday evening, knocking out power to more than 26,000 customers.
UPDATED: Metro resumes service after thunderstorm sparks power outages across Tysons area | Tysons Reporter
Updated at 9:45 p.m. -- Metro has restored service on the Orange Line between Vienna and East Falls Church after it was suspended earlier due to a power outage at the West Falls Church Metro station. Earlier: A thunderstorm has taken out power for thousands in the Tysons area, particularly around Vienna, Falls Church, and
UPDATED: More Than 5,000 Without Power in Arlington | ARLnow.com
Update at 11:15 p.m. -- The number of outages in Arlington is now down to 2,655, according to Dominion. Update at 9:35 p.m. -- About 4,000 Dominion customers are still in the dark in Arlington. Power was restored to more than 1,000 homes
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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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Merrifield, Virginia
| City | Merrifield |
| County | Fairfax |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 22081, 22082, 22116, 22118, 22119 |