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Nitro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple trees were blown down, some onto power lines.
Power lines were knocked down by fallen trees from Nitro thru Jefferson to Loudendale.
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40th street bridge in nitro to be closed temporarily for repairs Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The 40th Street Bridge in Nitro will be closed from Monday, August 1, 2022, through Friday, August 5, 2022 to remove old pavement and repair and repave the structure. Steel deck plates were recently repaired on the bridge by The West Virginia Division of Highways in preparation for paving and reconstructing. […]
Power outages an ongoing issue for Jackson County residents | WCHS
Strong winds and rain wreak havoc on Jackson County residents,with some facing days without power.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Storms down trees, cause high water issues in some areas of region | WCHS
UPDATED, 10:35 p. m. 7/12/22.
High water, power outages reported in some areas as severe thunderstorms roll through | WCHS
UPDATED, 5:46 p. m. 07/08/22.
Appalachian Power outages in W.Va. top 64,000; flash flood warning for some areas | WCHS
UPDATED, 4:03 p. m. 6/17/22. Power outages for Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia soared to more than 64,000 Friday afternoon after powerful storms moved through the Mountain State. Kanawha County had the most outages as of 4 p. m. , with nearly 13,000 customers without power. Cabell and Fayette counties each had more than 8,000 customers without service, while Logan had 5,800, Mingo, 6,700, and Wayne, 4,300. Putnam County had more than 1,400 customers without service.
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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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Nitro, West Virginia
| City | Nitro |
| County | Kanawha |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25143 |
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