What’s common in Southside Virginia:
- Frequent in spring and summer
- Strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain
- Falling limbs from mature trees are a leading cause of outages
What members should expect:
- Sudden outages that may be localized
- Brief repeat outages if additional limbs fall
How to prepare:
- Secure outdoor items before storms arrive
- Unplug sensitive electronics or use surge protectors
- Report outages promptly, even if neighbors are already out