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Updated report on Danville Power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
The City of Danville has given an Ian situation report. They say the National Weather Service is saying Ian has continued to weaken, with the heaviest rain and strongest wind moving north. However, clouds and light rain may persist.
Power outage hits hundreds on Seminary Hill | ALXnow
Updated 11:50 a.m. -- As of around 11:30 a.m. the power outage was resolved Earlier: Around 900 Alexandria residents are currently without power due to an outage near James K Polk Elementary School. The school itself hasn't been hit with the outage, but
Dominion: Thousands without power as city is hit by storm | ALXnow
(Updated 5:15 p.m.) As a severe thunderstorm sweeps through Alexandria, Dominion Energy says there are around 2,992 customers in the city without power. Dominion's outage map showed that there was a large outage -- 3,705 without power --
McDowell County woman arrested for 2nd-degree murder Open Navigation Close Navigation
PANTHER, WV (WVNS) – A woman from McDowell County was arrested for second degree murder after another woman was shot at a home in the Panther area of McDowell County. According to the criminal complaint, on Monday, August 8, 2022, Angelia Dotson, of Panther, was sitting in a car in the driveway of the home. […]
Verizon says storms caused Tri-State outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
Andrew Testa, Corporate Communications with Verizon, has provided WFXR News' sister station, WOWK, with a statement regarding service outages in the region.
Are there mountain lions in WV? DNR says no, locals say yes | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
ELEANOR, W.Va. (WOWK) — Are there mountain lions in the Mountain State? The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR) says no, but several residents say they may have recently seen the creature creeping around. Multiple people living in Eleanor, West Virginia, have reported possible mountain lion spottings in the area during late June. […]
Lynchburg Concord Turnpike Convenience Center closed due to power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
The City of Lynchburg has temporarily closed the Concord Turnpike Convenience Center on Saturday.
NW Roanoke outage impacting 700+ Appalachian Power customers Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 700 Appalachian Power customers in northwest Roanoke -- more specifically, in the area between the Valley View Mall and the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport -- are currently affected by two large outages.
UPDATE: Power restored to 277 Roanoke customers after outage leads to closure of Patrick Henry High School | WFXRtv Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE 1:35 p.m.: According to the Appalachian Power outage map, crews have restored service for the 277 customers in southwest Roanoke who were impacted by Friday morning’s outage, which led to the closure of Patrick Henry High Schools. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Patrick Henry High School will be closed on Friday because of a power […]
UPDATE: Power outages continue as nearly 30K customers across Central, SWVA are left in the dark after winter storm brings snow, wind to the area | WFXRtv Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: Appalachian Power says workers are continuing their efforts to restore power to customers still affected by outages. An Appalachian Power spokesperson tells WFXR News that since workers are still, in some cases, assessing the damage to their grid, restoration estimates cannot be accurately be determined. Crews outside will be dealing with poor […]
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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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Panther, West Virginia
| City | Panther |
| County | McDowell |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24872 |