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Capito, Manchin announce $44 Million to fight opioid epidemic in West Virginia Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced funding aimed at giving West Virginians relief from the opioid epidemic. Both Senators, who are members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $44,337,509 through the Substance Abuse and mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program. The […]
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WV VOAD repairing damaged bridges in Greenbrier County | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster is making bridge repairs in Greenbrier County. Last week, they finished a bridge in Rainelle, and this week, they’re working on a nearly 40-foot bridge in White Sulphur Springs. The bridge builders say when they showed up, they were stunned by […]
Pax bridge project 'less impact' to drivers Open Navigation Close Navigation
PAX, WV (WVNS) – There’s more road repairs coming to the Pax area of interstate 77 but it may not take very long at all, according to the Parkways Authority. The bridge deck replacement project will take place at mile marker 51.5 on interstate 77 northbound. What’s unique about this project is it will only take […]
West Virginia Turnpike Reopened | WVPB
The West Virginia State Department of Transportation reports all lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike have reopened after a tractor-trailer carrying hazardous chemicals crashed just north of Pax near mile marker 62.
WV Parkways Authority schedules bridge deck replacement in Pax Open Navigation Close Navigation
PAX, WV (WVNS) — According to the West Virginia Parkways Authority, they will begin construction on an Accelerated Bridge Deck Replacement project near Pax in September. The construction is scheduled to begin Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. at milepost 51.53 northbound and is expected to be completed by Saturday, September 24, 2022. The […]
WV is 2nd most affordable state to live in, WalletHub study finds Open Navigation Close Navigation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new WalletHub study named its best states to live in in 2022. The financial website has a history of ranking West Virginia toward the bottom of similar lists it’s made, declaring the Mountain State the worst economy in the country, the least fun state and recently, one of the worst […]
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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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Pax, West Virginia
City | Pax |
County | Fayette |
State | West Virginia (WV) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 25904 |