Winter Storm Causes Major Power Outages: Impact on Utilities and Customers

Monday, 6 January 2025, 17:10

Winter Storm Blair has caused significant power outages across utilities in the U.S., affecting hundreds of thousands of customers. As of Monday morning, more than 300,000 electric customers were without power, primarily in Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois, and Missouri. Major providers like Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are responding to restore services.

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Impact of Winter Storm Blair on U.S. Utilities

Winter Storm Blair has left many American households in the dark, causing substantial power outages that affected over 300,000 electric customers across various states.

States Affected by Power Outages

Virginia: Nearly 110,000 customers without power
Kentucky: More than 76,000 customers affected
West Virginia: Over 50,000 enduring outages
Illinois: Nearly 36,000 customers impacted
Missouri: More than 30,000 without electricity

The electricity providers, including Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company, have mobilized their teams to restore service as quickly as possible.

Utilities’ Response to Outages

As outages persist, major utility companies state they are actively addressing the situation to minimize inconvenience for customers. Dominion Energy has publicly acknowledged the storm's impact on their services and is working diligently to reconnect customers.

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