Power Outage in Vilas, NC

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BlueRidge Energy
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(800) 448-2383
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Mountain Electric Cooperative
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(423) 727-1800
New River Light & Power Co
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(828) 264-8621

Vilas Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 12, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew power lines down. Damage values are estimated.

Vilas - Vilas

News

Blue Ridge Energy restoring power to various spots across coverage zone | Local News | wataugademocrat.com

Blue Ridge Energy is responding to restore power outages resulting from severe weather Monday morning.

Jan 3, 2022

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Winter Storm Watch in effect from 8 pm Saturday until 12 am Monday. 2 to 6 inches of snow & a light glaze of ice po… https://t.co/0lmGzvfojS

@ReadyAPPSTATE | 02:53 PM - 10 Feb 2023

Blue Ridge Energy is on high alert and ready to respond should the winter storm predicted this weekend lead to powe… https://t.co/WXmnbBwE1o

@WataugaDemocrat | 09:47 AM - 13 Jan 2022

@chicathechih Mostly cold temps. We get about 34 inches a year. I don’t have generator, they are too expensive for… https://t.co/JWLCXC9pJT

@MeetMeAtCalvary | 12:58 PM - 19 Jul 2021

Power outage in Beasley, possible transformer blow. Emergency crews on scene now.

@jackiempark | 08:57 AM - 17 Feb 2020

We are aware of a power outage across parts of campus. Crews are on site working to get power restored as soon as p… https://t.co/PF55WprTdZ

@New_River_LP | 01:07 PM - 3 Feb 2020

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE WHEN: Friday, 11/15 @ 9AM WHERE: The general areas of Poplar Summit Road and Dogwood Road fr… https://t.co/FsgIKAbPAB

@New_River_LP | 08:59 AM - 12 Nov 2019

@wxbrad crazy the trees swaying back and forth lol. Few power outages happening

@JasonHouckMedia | 01:06 PM - 26 Apr 2019

High Wind Warning for Watauga County from Noon Friday (4/26/19) - Noon Saturday (4/27/19). Wind gusts up to 60 mph… https://t.co/EgWOV8gW9n

@ReadyAPPSTATE | 01:05 PM - 25 Apr 2019

Pomona in that young power outage smh

@JoelsDown | 11:58 PM - 24 Apr 2019

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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Vilas, North Carolina

City Vilas
County Watauga
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 28692

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