RICHMOND, Va - With forecasts calling for a significant snow storm and high winds heading into the weekend, Dominion Virginia Power said widespread power outages could be a reality.
Crews began preparing gear, resources, and personnel for the potential storm earlier in the week, according to officials. At Dominion's West Broad Street operations center, at
At Dominion's West Broad Street operations center, at least 30 bucket trucks are "ready to roll," according to Russel Bowman, a Dominion Operations Supervisor. Bowman said their resources are in place, so they are now focusing on their people.
"Trying to get a little rest so that our guys are well-rested to work through the night and work long hours," Bowman said.
Officials suggest getting an emergency supply kit ready to go right now.
The kit should include:
- One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
- Non-perishable foods; three-day supply
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radios
- Flash lights, batteries
- A first aid kit
These four things will help you be best prepared for a winter storm.
If outages are a reality, Dominion said customers should call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357) as soon as they happen. The quicker outages are reported, the quicker they can fix the problem.
