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Winter Storm Threatens Power And Heat
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Executive Summary
A winter storm across the South, Richmond and Delaware raises outage risks and prompts homes and crews to prepare heating and backup power.
- Freezing rain and ice are the biggest outage threats in the storm
- Ice can topple trees and power lines, leaving neighborhoods without electricity
- Modern gas furnaces need electricity for ignition, blower and safety systems
- Safe backup power requires a code-compliant inlet, transfer switch or interlock
- Backfeeding through a wall outlet is dangerous and illegal in many places
- Generators should run outdoors at least 20 feet from the house
- Residents are urged to prep 12 to 48 hours before conditions worsen
Quick Facts
- What: Preparing heating systems and backup power for winter outages
- Where: Parts of the South, metro Richmond and Delaware coast
- Why: Ice and snow could cut electricity and stop heating
- Who: Residents, utilities and emergency crews in the South and East
- When: Before and during the weekend winter storm period
Coverage Timeline: 9 Days
Featured Article
A winter storm system threatens the South with heavy snow and ice, increasing power outage risk.
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Metro Richmond residents should prepare for a winter storm forecast for the weekend, with snow and subfreezing temperatures from Saturday through Monday.
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Delaware coast officials prepare for winter storm as electric heating reliance including heat pumps is noted.