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Trees and large branches fell onto power lines.
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Storms down trees, cause high water issues in some areas of region | WCHS
UPDATED, 10:35 p. m. 7/12/22.
High water, power outages reported in some areas as severe thunderstorms roll through | WCHS
UPDATED, 5:46 p. m. 07/08/22.
Appalachian Power outages in W.Va. top 64,000; flash flood warning for some areas | WCHS
UPDATED, 4:03 p. m. 6/17/22. Power outages for Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia soared to more than 64,000 Friday afternoon after powerful storms moved through the Mountain State. Kanawha County had the most outages as of 4 p. m. , with nearly 13,000 customers without power. Cabell and Fayette counties each had more than 8,000 customers without service, while Logan had 5,800, Mingo, 6,700, and Wayne, 4,300. Putnam County had more than 1,400 customers without service.
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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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Poca, West Virginia
| City | Poca |
| County | Putnam |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25159 |
A couple trees were blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Silver Street and Dairy Road.