Restoration Efforts Ongoing for Over 16,000 Power Outages Across West Virginia, New York

Power restoration efforts are underway across several states following severe weather that caused widespread outages. In West Virginia, over 16,000 Appalachian Power Company customers are without power due to flooding and a winter storm, with crews facing challenges in accessing damaged areas. Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative reported significant progress in reducing outages from 490 to just 5, although some residents remain without service. Meanwhile, in upstate New York, National Grid has restored power to over 71,000 of nearly 82,500 affected customers, despite ongoing harsh weather conditions. In Newton County, Missouri, crews are working to restore power to over 200 residents impacted by trees falling on lines. Various utilities are prioritizing repairs to essential public safety facilities before addressing larger customer groups.