UPDATE From Appalachian Power-Power Outages-Feb. 8
2/7/10 - Virginia Feb 5 Winter Storm
Update: 10:00 AM, 2/8/2010
On Friday, February 5, a major winter storm hit much of the Appalachian Power Virginia service area with a combination of snow, freezing rain, sleet, rain and, in some cases, high wind.
The storm caused a number of power outages throughout the area with more than 40,000 customers affected at its peak. The storm had an impact on company transmission lines, substations and distribution lines. The area most heavily affected by outages is in the company’s Fieldale service area, including Henry and Patrick Counties.
Virginia Feb 5 Winter Storm
Update: 10:00 AM, 2/8/2010
On Friday, February 5, a major winter storm hit much of the Appalachian Power Virginia service area with a combination of snow, freezing rain, sleet, rain and, in some cases, high wind. The storm caused a number of power outages throughout the area with more than 40,000 customers affected at its peak. The storm had an impact on company transmission lines, substations and distribution lines. The area most heavily affected by outages is in the company’s Fieldale service area, including Henry and Patrick Counties.
In Patrick County the following are the number of residences without power at the times listed:
Feb. 8, 10:00am, 650
Feb. 7, 4:30pm, 1030
Feb. 7,, 9:45am, 1700
Henry Co., VA: Complete restoration is expected 6 pm Tuesday
Patrick Co, VA: Complete restoration is expected 6 pm Tuesday
