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April 1, 2023 - High Wind

Numerous trees were downed in the West Union area with over 3,500 households without power for a brief time.

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July 23, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down outside the town of Industrial.

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June 14, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple power lines were downed in the town of West Union.

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July 10, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

A large tree fell down along Rock Run Road. It also took a down a power line as it fell.

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May 31, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was blown down onto power lines along Route 18. This caused power outages to a few hundred customers in the county. The estimated gust was around 45 mph.

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News

JCP&L Upgrading Transmission Power Lines in Monmouth County | MarketScreener

New poles, wires and equipment to benefit 50,000 customers MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light , a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , has started... | November 23, 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Power outage impacts over 500 customers in Chesterfield County | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation

A power outage is impacting over 500 customers in the Harpers Mill area of Chesterfield County on Saturday morning.

Oct 15, 2022

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.

Oct 11, 2022

Homes could face three-hour power cuts this winter, warns National Grid | Energy industry | The Guardian

Plan could come into effect under worst-case scenario of shortage of gas supplies at same time as cold snap

Oct 6, 2022

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

Sep 30, 2022

News Wrap: European Union inflation hits 10 percent, Cubans protest lingering power outage | PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Friday, the war in Ukraine sent natural gas prices and overall inflation soaring across the European Union, rare public protests have broken out in Cuba over lingering power outages from Hurricane Ian and Congress gave final approval to a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown this weekend.

Sep 30, 2022

Thousands without power in Virginia due to severe weather | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation

With the arrival of stormy weather -- and the expected arrival of Post-tropical cyclone Ian from the South -- customers all across Virginia are experiencing power outages.

Sep 30, 2022

Storm causes traffic delays, crashes, power outages for thousands | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation

An evening storm Sunday night with strong winds caused problems on area roads for drivers and also residents at home.

Sep 25, 2022

Jail staff shortage puts workers, inmates at risk, says union rep Open Navigation Close Navigation

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia’s regional jail system has one of the highest inmate death rates in the nation, with Reuters reporting for every 1,000 inmates, there are 2.23 deaths – the highest among 44 states in the study. The national average is 1.46. More than half of the deaths happen before the […]

Sep 23, 2022

The Illuminating Company Completes $3 Million Tree-Trimming Project to Help Minimize Weather-Related Power Outages in Cleveland

/PRNewswire/ -- The Illuminating Company, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, has completed a complex $3 million tree-trimming project along nearly 100...

Sep 14, 2022

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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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West Union, West Virginia

City West Union
County Doddridge
State West Virginia (WV)
Country United States
Zip Codes 26456

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