In some cases, member-owners will need to report their outage multiple times as the online system may indicate power has been restored when it is still out.
Before starting a trip, motorists are advised to check 511Virginia for a real-time list of roads closed along their route.
Six crews from South Carolina – Black River Electric Cooperative, Newberry Electric Cooperative, and Palmetto Electric Cooperative are joining the REC workforce to assist in outage restoration midday today.
Interstate 95 is clear, and primary and secondary roads across the region have mostly wet pavement.
The Weather Channel says early week expect rain. No ice
An icy day around the region
The National Weather Service says Winter Storm & Ice Storm Warnings have been downgraded to Winter Weather Advisories for the potential for freezing drizzle overnight.
REC will work unitl 11pm and resume work with help from South Carolina workers on Sunday
VDOT crews have cleared around 300 downed trees today districtwide.
More ice expected overnight
REC re-positioned crews and contractors last night from its Blue Ridge office to assist with outages in the Eastern portion of the state.
VDOT applying salt and sand to area roads
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon talks about the Ice Storm Warning. VDOT is treating roads. We all need to treat conditions today seriously.
Region warned to prepare for icy Saturday
REC urges you to take steps now to stay safe due to the possibility of power outages.
The region prepares for a possible ice storm
Ice Storm Warning for Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Orange
VDOT’s Darragh Frye talks about snow removal and the need to stay home if icy conditions develop on Saturday.
VDOT crews continue working 12 hour shifts
4+ inches in some areas
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