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Four years after Hurricane Florence, $3.1M tackles flood mitigation region-wide | Port City Daily
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The greater Wilmington region raked up a fifth of state funding earmarked to improve roadways affected by flooding. Tuesday…
Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset
Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
Trick-or-Treat times in north central West Virginia Open Navigation Close Navigation
These are the trick-or-treating dates and times in north central West Virginia that have already been announced for 2022.
North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm
Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia
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The City of Danville has given an Ian situation report. They say the National Weather Service is saying Ian has continued to weaken, with the heaviest rain and strongest wind moving north. However, clouds and light rain may persist.
Ian upgraded to hurricane again; region in its path | News | bdtonline.com
BLUEFIELD — Virginians and West Virginians were being advised Thursday to take precautions as remnants of the devastating Hurricane Ian may bring between 3 to 4 inches of rain to
Community pulls together to support family after toddler’s drowning | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
West Virginia State Police Captain Robert Maddy has confirmed that a 17-month-old drowned in a pond over the weekend.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 residents lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation, according to Dominion Energy. Although power was restored, the squirrel is not believed to have survived after getting into a substation and causing the outage.
2 RCPS closed due to power outage; power restored to area impacted Open Navigation Close Navigation
Crews from Appalachian Power have restored power to the area impacted Friday morning. Two Roanoke County Public Schools were closed on Friday because of the power outage.
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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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Salem, West Virginia
| City | Salem |
| County | Harrison |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26426 |
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Power Outage in the area of Kings Arms Dr/Brad Ct/Melbourne Dr/Kensington Dr
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If this is HUGE SALEM POWER OUTAGE is how well PGE does at keeping the power on when it clear, dry, and no wind...I can only imagine how badly we are all screwed this weekend when it drops to 20 degrees, drops up to 4 inches of snow ❄️ on us, and is freezing rain, sleet, ice, and very windy.. TIME TO BUY A GENERATOR!
Power outage in South Salem, New York specifically Twin Lakes Road