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Watch out for home generator safety issues this summer
As the temperatures rise and storms rumble through, some might be tempted to turn to a home generator for when the power goes off. But there are some important things homeowners need to know about how to use a generator safely.
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Power Outage Map for Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
Is there a power outage in Maryland, Virginia or D.C.? Use WTOP’s power outage map to find out more about your outage and how many people are impacted.
1 month ago -
Thousands without power in DC region
While the number of overall outages caused by Friday’s windstorm dipped to around 7,000 customers without power, Tuesday night’s mix of rain and snow exacerbated the power outages around the D.C. area.
3 months ago -
Pepco, Dominion cautious about promising when power will be restored
Following the harshest windstorm the D.C. area has seen in five years, power companies are hustling to get the lights back on for customers throughout the region, but it may take days for the power to be restored fully.
4 months ago -
Severe winds leave more than 600,000 without power in DC area
Winds toppled trees and power lines, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power Friday. The damage prompted Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to both declare states of emergency.
4 months ago -
Power outages hit DC area
Residents of the District in Northeast woke up to a shock Friday — thousands there were without power for hours, Pepco said.
5 months ago -
Power outages in Maryland, Virginia
Thousands of customers in Maryland and Virginia were without power Monday morning.
8 months ago -
5 years after derecho, power companies live by lessons learned
Back in 2012, the rare but powerful storm left the D.C. area reeling for days with downed trees and widespread power outages. Here’s what power companies have learned in its wake.
12 months ago -
Some schools opening late, closing after snow and ice
The worst of the wintry precipitation is over, but chilly temperatures could mean treacherous driving conditions and even windchills in the single digits. There’s also a small chance of a few snow showers. Several counties have canceled school. Others are on a two-hour delay.
1 year ago -
Storm rolls through DC area leaving downed trees, power outages
A fast-moving storm swept through the D.C. area Wednesday afternoon, leaving downed trees and power outages in its path.
1 year ago -
Strong winds whip through DC region
Strong winds gusted above 70 mph Monday morning and brought thousands of power outages, damages and delays to the greater D.C. metro area.
1 year ago -
Flooding, power outages hit Southeast Virginia
Norfolk International Airport recorded 10 inches of rain, as the Hampton Roads area also experienced street flooding, downed trees and power outages from the effects of Hurricane Matthew as it moved off the coast and out to sea.
2 years ago -
East Coast Power Outage Map
WTOP keeps track of power outages along the East Coast for you. Use our map as your resource to find out about local outages.
2 years ago -
Maryland Power Outage Map
Don’t be left in the dark. Check out WTOP’s map for power outages in Maryland to learn about local electrical blackouts.
2 years ago -
Virginia Power Outage Map
Has a storm caused outages in your area or are there local electrical repairs? When will the power be back? Use our Virginia power outage map to learn more.
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