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Power poles were snapped in the vicinity of State Route 2 and Jerrys Run Road.
Multiple trees were blown down northwest of the town of Buffalo, one of which fell onto a power line.
Several trees and power lined were blown down around Point Pleasant.
Trees fell onto lines causing damage to a power pole.
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A cold front swept through West Virginia on the morning of the 24th. In its wake, strong winds developed and posed concern for hard hit areas recovering from previous ice storms. The weakened state of trees and limbs due to the ice were susceptible to the winds and resulted in power lines also falling down in Mason County.
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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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Point Pleasant, West Virginia
| City | Point Pleasant |
| County | Mason |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25550 |
Trees were blown onto power lines in the county and resulted in over 14,000 homes to be without power for a time.