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Snowshoe is officially a ‘Bee City’ now | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
SNOWSHOE, WV (WVNS) – The Snowshoe Resort Community District has officially achieved Bee City designation from Bee City USA. Bee City USA is a non-profit that helps designated communities to conserve native local pollinators. The Resort has partnered with the Pocahontas County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, SRCD, and West Virginia University to set aside an […]
Snowshoe Resort to get funding from the American Rescue Plan | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
SNOWSHOE, WV (WVNS) — Joe Manchin recently announced funding from the American Rescue Plan will be used for three economic development projects across the Mountain State, one of which is the Snowshoe Ski Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia. The funding will support the construction of a new water treatment plant and distribution system. The new […]
Meteorologist Bradley Wells tries the slopes at Snowshoe & learns about WV Ski Free Day Open Navigation Close Navigation
SNOWSHOE, WV (WVNS) — Every once in a while, a journalist’s story takes them to extraordinary places where work can seem more like play. For Bradley Wells, that place was Snowshoe Ski Resort which is seeing an amazing season so far. And, of course, what better way to experience that amazing season than by doing […]
Snowshoe Ski season started slow but is roaring back for February Open Navigation Close Navigation
SNOWSHOE, WV (WVNS) — It was a dismal start to the ski season thanks to warmer than average temperatures in the Mountain State. But, as the month of January moved in, so did the cold air and snow. The weeks leading up to New Years Day saw warm temperatures and heavy rain that melted much […]
LATEST: Power restored in Beckley area | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9 p.m. UPDATE: BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Power has been restored to most of the Beckley area. According to AEP, there are fewer than 10 outages in Raleigh County. BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A power outage in Beckley was reported on Tuesday, May 25 around 1 p.m. According to emergency […]
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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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Snowshoe, West Virginia
| City | Snowshoe |
| County | Pocahontas |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26209 |
Power appears to be out all over Snoweshoe Mountain. I live at Black Bear Crossing on the mountain. No information has been disseminated to us. Russ Sullivan 571 329 8921