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Nearly 4,000 power outages due to thunderstorm winds were reported in Petersburg.
Tree was downed onto power lines.
Trees were downed on power lines at Parkview Avenue and Boyton Plank Road.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Structural damage also occurred.
The tornado tracked approximately 3 miles beginning on the western edge of Fort Hayes Common where a couple of trees were damaged. It then continued northeast through portions of the Battlefield Park, Oakhurst and East Walnut Hill sections of Petersburg. The tornado then crossed Interstate 95 causing minor damage, mainly windows blown out and signs damaged just east of the intersection of Route 460 and Hickory Hill Road. The last damage or debris was observed on the north side of the Petersburg National Battlefield. The tornado damage was characterized by trees, large limbs and power lines down. A number of trees fell on homes. The most significant damage occurred in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood and the northeast sections of the Oakhurst neighborhood.
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Duke Energy Florida readies for approaching storm Nicole with nearly 5,000 workers from across the country | Duke Energy | News Center
Based on Tropical Storm Nicole’s current forecasted track, Duke Energy Florida is strategically staging approximately 5,000 workers – power line technicians, damage assessors, vegetation workers and support personnel – across the state to respond to possible power outages.
Power outage impacts over 500 customers in Chesterfield County | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
A power outage is impacting over 500 customers in the Harpers Mill area of Chesterfield County on Saturday morning.
Thousands without power in Virginia due to severe weather | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
With the arrival of stormy weather -- and the expected arrival of Post-tropical cyclone Ian from the South -- customers all across Virginia are experiencing power outages.
Ian's wrath leaves thousands of Floridians trapped after the storm | CBC News
Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped in homes and buildings shattered by Hurricane Ian, which crossed into the Atlantic Ocean and churned toward another landfall in South Carolina.
Walnut Hill Elementary School closed due to power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
In a voicemail to families, Petersburg Schools says Walnut Hill Elementary will be closed for the remainder of the day.
Ian Map: Tracking the Post-Tropical Cyclone - The New York Times
A map showing the storm’s path as it continues inland after making landfall in South Carolina.
Boom crane crashes into power lines in Chesterfield County, causing outage | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
Chesterfield County Police officers are on scene of a crane crash that is causing a small power outage.
Nearly 400 Dominion Energy customers lost power in Chesterfield County Thursday | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
A power outage was reported in Chesterfield County Thursday night.
Clover Hill High School closed Tuesday due to power outage | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County is closed Tuesday due to a power outage, according to Dominion Energy.
Downed tree causes power outage, road closure in Petersburg | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
Dominion Energy's outage map shows around 315 households in the area without power as of Sunday at 7:20 a.m., the estimated time of restoration is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
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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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Petersburg, Virginia
| City | Petersburg |
| County | Petersburg |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23803, 23804, 23805 |
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