Severe weather is moving through the Commonwealth and is impacting a large portion of our region, resulting in power outages.
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We will be working for you to break down some of the worst outages in our region. At this time, more than 2,000 Appalachian Power Company customers across Virginia are without power.
Below is a list of customer outages in our coverage area organized by power company and county/city as of 12:30 p.m. Monday.
- Amherst: 9
- Bedford: 30
- Campbell: 9
- Carroll: 7
- Franklin: 6
- Grayson: 6
- Henry: 133
- Lynchburg: 7
- Montgomery: 11
- Patrick: 365
- Pulaski: Fewer than 5
- Roanoke City: 12
- Roanoke County: 1,164
- Smyth: 9
- Wythe: Fewer than 5
- Alleghany: 13
- Appomattox: 1,797
As a reminder, there are several safety measures you’ll want to keep in mind in the event of a power outage. Here are a few tips recommended by Appalachian Power:
- Charge phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
- Prepare an emergency kit with non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries and a first aid kit.
- Make a plan in case of extended outages, especially those requiring electricity for medical equipment.
- If you have a generator, be sure you have read all the manufacturer’s instructions.
- If your power company provides a mobile app, be sure to download it and sign up for outage alerts if available.