LENOIR, NC (January 13, 2022) Blue Ridge Energy is on high alert and ready to respond should the winter storm predicted this weekend lead to power outages in the cooperative’s service area of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and portions of Avery, Wilkes and Alexander counties.
Current predictions are for heavy snowfall, especially in the mountain counties, and possible freezing rain or sleet mixed with snow in the foothills beginning early Sunday. Weather predictions could change as the weekend approaches. Heavy, wet snow and ice can pose problems for power lines and lead to outages. Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and all staff are prepared to respond to potential outages.
Blue Ridge Energy members are advised to be prepared with the cooperative’s outage reporting options and tips below:
Outages may be reported the following ways:
For outage status at any time:
Safety precautions before a storm hits:
The cooperative recommends creating an emergency supply kit and following these tips to stay safe and comfortable in the event of outages:
Additional safety tips:
Blue Ridge Energy posts information during major outages on its social media channels:
However, outage reporting is only available using one of the three options above (phone, mobile app or text) to ensure outages are immediately and accurately logged into the cooperative’s outage reporting and management system.
Blue Ridge Electric serves some 78,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and parts of Wilkes, Avery and Alexander counties. Its propane and fuels subsidiary serves customers in the cooperative’s service area as well as Burke, Catawba, and Grayson County, Va. Learn more at www.BlueRidgeEnergy.com.
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