Dominion: Severe Utility Damage Hindered Derecho Efforts
Representative from power company gives insight into response to June 29 storm
In a recent town hall meeting, Dominion Virginia Power blamed a lack of advance preparation time for their week-long power restoration following the June 29 derecho storm. “It is very scary to be without any kind of communication or air conditioning when we experience a million-year storm,” said Del. Kaye Kory (D-38th), who called the meeting in Falls Church so residents had a chance to communicate directly with the service providers. Dominion's problems stemmed largely from the storm’s sudden arrival, the company said. “This was the equivalent of a hurricane moving across the nation with little time for preparation,” said Tim Sargeant, manager for state and local affairs with Dominion Power, who added Dominion generally has a week or so …
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