Power Outage in Oyster, VA

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Dominion Energy
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PPL Electric
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Met-Ed
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ANEC
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Mecklenburg Electric Coopeartive
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Power outage halts business in downtown Southport | News | stateportpilot.com

An unusual power outage on Saturday afternoon resulted in many downtown businesses closing early as searing temperatures neared triple digits.

Aug 3, 2022

When to throw away food during power outage in heat wave Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

If your food has been sitting in the fridge for hours after the power has gone out, there are a few things you can look for ultimately decide what can stay and what has to go.

Jun 14, 2022

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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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Oyster, Virginia

City Oyster
County Northampton
State Virginia (VA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 23419

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