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More Than 40 Unaccounted For After Flood Hits Southwest Virginia
Local roads were closed to the public while the Virginia Department of Emergency Management responded to flooding and power outages.
Ohio power outage: Blackouts vs. brownouts and which AEP picked Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
AEP Ohio had to take certain steps to reduce or cut power altogether at the order of its regional overseer, PJM Interconnection, to avoid a more widespread power grid failure. Electrical companies refer to the practice of reducing power strain as load shedding, and there are two ways the utility providers can do it: brownouts or blackouts.
How Ohio customers can track power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) –Electricity customers throughout central Ohio can keep up to date on when their power may come back. AEP is the provider for most customers in central Ohio. To track when power may be restored, AEP customers can use the company’s Ohio Outage Map. Users can find their neighborhood, or using a dropdown […]
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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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Rowe, Virginia
| City | Rowe |
| County | Buchanan |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24646 |