Wind Events (Non-Storm)

What’s common in Southside Virginia:

  • Strong winds without thunderstorms, especially in fall and winter
  • Dry or saturated soil increases tree fall risk

What members should expect:

  • Isolated outages from falling trees or limbs
  • Damage may be spread out across the system

How to prepare:

  • Remove or report hazardous trees near service lines
  • Stay alert for changing conditions
  • Report outages and downed lines immediately