34K Without Power In VA: Power Outage Tips

Updated at 11:50 p.m. ET Monday

VIRGINIA — As severe storms moved across Northern Virginia Monday, officials warned of 60 to 80 mph winds and hail that could cause power outages. More than 34,000 utility customers in the region were without power as of 11:50 p.m.

At 7:50 p.m., the PowerOutage.US site said 132,791 utility customers were without power across Virginia. The most outages were in Fairfax County with about 19,712; followed by 12,558 outages in Loudoun County, 10,314 in Fauquier County, and 7,354 outages in Prince William County.

Arlington, Fairfax City and counties to the south of Fauquier all reported power outages that totaled between 2,000 and 200 customers.

Here's how to track outages, report downed lines and keep your electronics safe.

Download the Dominion Energy app now to quickly report power outages and check for status updates: https://bit.ly/3s0hinr.

Call Dominion at 866-366-4357 to report a downed line. The utility asks residents to remain on the call and speak with a representative to provide as much information about the location and condition of the line.

Track power outages via Dominion Energy's outage map. And stay at least 30 feet away from any downed lines.

Novec, which serves parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, said anyone who experiences a power outage can report the incident to NOVEC.

Power Outages

In preparation for potential power outages, individuals should prepare or update their emergency kits. Ensure you have flashlights, batteries, and other items to endure periods without power.

Many home electronics are sensitive and can be damaged during a power outage. Here are some precautions you can take to protect electronics:

Find more tips and advice on the federal government's Ready.gov website.

After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed: