Power Outage in Portsmouth, VA

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Power out for blocks

Sunrise Avenue | October 15, 2020  

My power is out on Lansing Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia 23704

Dorothy Hayes | October 04, 2020  

How long do you think we will be without owner?

Yvonne Carrington | August 04, 2020  

Power out at Bay view Gardens 23702

Tiffany J | August 04, 2020  

23702 Dominion

Malik Jones | April 07, 2020  

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I’m so annoyed that we had a power outage last night

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@MarcusGrayDoor No kidding. Wow. Sorry to hear that. Hope the power outages and winter weather will let up on you a… https://t.co/aVl6kbbho0

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Another risk for power outages with winter weather over the next 36 hours mainly in central VA @13NewsNow… https://t.co/3oJLROfkPX

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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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Portsmouth, Virginia

City Portsmouth
County Portsmouth
State Virginia (VA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23705, 23707, 23708, 23709