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MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A shooting in the Northfork area of McDowell County ended with one minor dying according to law enforcement. According to McDowell County Sheriff James Muncy, calls about the shooting came in at 11:51 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Sheriff Muncy said the situation involves minors, and as such, no […]
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NORTH FORK & KEYSTONE, WV (WVNS) – Phase two of the plan to bring drinking water to the towns of North Fork and Keystone is complete. This next step in the project means the those towns now have water running through new pipes in the area. The 6.3 million dollar project is bringing water to […]
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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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Northfork, West Virginia
| City | Northfork |
| County | McDowell |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24868 |
Several trees were blown down. A few roads were blocked. A downed power line may have started a house fire.