Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Rockville, Virginia? Contact your local utility company.
Rockville Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Tree was downed onto a power line.
News
Up to 1,000 People Evacuated From Bethesda Apartment Building After Fire, Power Outage – NBC4 Washington
Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, said up to 1,000 people were evacuated from 400 apartments.
Power being restored across DC area after storms - WTOP News
Power is being restored to the area after thousands were left without electricity in the wake of thunderstorms that hit the D.C. area Saturday night.
Lights back on after 7K-plus lose power in Chesapeake | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Electricity has been restored after more than 7,000 people lost power Wednesday morning in the southwestern area of Chesapeake.
Power outages create huge risk during Charleston, Huntington and Ashland heat advisory Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE (1:33 p.m.) According to Appalachian Power, employees and contract workers are still working to assess damage after heavy wind, rain and lightning on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Director of Communications, Phil Moye, says that about 73,000 customers were left without power at the height of the storm and that the majority of […]
UPDATE (4): Thousands without power in Arlington after strong storms roll through | ARLnow.com
Update at 10 a.m. -- More than 2,000 Dominion customers are still without power in Arlington. Update at 11 p.m. -- The number of Dominion customers still in the dark is down modestly, to 7,378. A company spokeswoman said "the storms left a lot damage" and "crews will work thru the night as
Downed tree causes power outage in Virginia Beach | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
According to Dominion Energy, the outage is affecting approximately 2,105 customers near Indian River Road as of 5:45 a.m.
Hanover County opening temporary warming and charging shelter due to power outages | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
The warming and charging station will be held at the Montpelier Recreation Center, 17203 Sycamore Tavern Ln. from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Traffic jams and power outages marked DC area ahead of nightly freeze - WTOP News
The snow has left the D.C. region, but hundreds are still stuck in hellacious commutes on major and side roads while thousands of others are dealing with power outages.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Rockville, Virginia
Write about a family camping out in the backyard during a power outage. #NAIWE #writingprompts
RT @NAIWEnews: Write about someone who causes a power outage. #NAIWE #writingprompt
Write about someone who causes a power outage. #NAIWE #writingprompt
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Virginia cities.
Rockville, Virginia
| City | Rockville |
| County | Hanover |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23146 |
Trees and power lines were downed.