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Paw Paw Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trained spotters reported significant ice accretion resulting in numerous accidents, downed trees and power lines, and power outages throughout the county.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph were measured, with the highest gust reported near Paw Paw. There were also reports of downed trees and power lines.
A tree fell onto power lines along Wild Turkey Road.
Power lines were down near the intersection of Hope Road and Guitar Lane.
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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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Paw Paw, West Virginia
| City | Paw Paw |
| County | Morgan |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25434 |
Morgan County 911 center received numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.