Winter Weather Anticipated Sunday into Monday
Dear Friends,
The first significant winter weather event is likely to hit large parts of our Commonwealth on Sunday and Monday. Governor Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, urging Virginians to stay home if possible and take precautions. Significant snow is possible, and some areas may see freezing rain or ice accumulations. This storm may cause power outages — downed power lines are always possible with winter precipitation. As such, I wanted to share several links that could be useful in the event the weather does knock out power to your home.
Power Outages
Contact information for reporting outages is below.
Shenandoah Electric Co-op: (800) 234-7832, and their outage map can be found https://www.svec.coop/
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative: 800-552-3904, and their outage map can be found here: https://www.myrec.coop/outagecenter
- Sign up for Frederick County’s Emergency Alert System: https://www.fcva.us/departments/public-safety-communications/alert-frederick-county
- Sign up for the City of Winchester’s Emergency Alert System: https://www.winchesterva.gov/Government/Departments/Communications
Various Resources you may find helpful:
● Provide links to local media outlets to follow for local weather information
● FEMA winter weather page: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
● VDH winter weather page: https://www.vaemergency.gov/winter-weather
Other emergency information:
○ Building an Emergency Kit:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/8/2016/03/DisasterChecklist.pdf
○ Power outage tips: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
● Make a family emergency communication plan.
Please stay safe and enjoy the winter weather with your loved ones.
