Power Outage Updates 6/19 at 3:33p

Day 4 of power outage. I’ll post regular updates here

  • Power downtown was restored late Sunday. But power went out in other parts of town.
  • National Guard arrives today and will work on distribution points for water and other items. Watch the Judge’s page for updates too
  • Upshur Rural posted their call numbers. If you don’t have power but their map says you do: text “OUT” to 855-939-3744
  • You can check your Upshur Rural substation by looking for the name on the upper right of your bill. Then their website gives outage status by substation.
  • Cooling center at city transportation building will be open again today from 8a-8p
  • All county dump sites are open 8-4 for freezer and fridge waste. There is no charge for these items. Other items require a dump ticket.
  • 10:49a Two ice trucks are in jefferson. One behind the courthouse and one at the transportation center. Supply is limited at this time. More will be coming
  • 2:02p cases of water are available for those in need. Each fire station will have them. 2 cases per family. There is also water available in town.
  • 3:22p cooling stations and more ice are on the way per the Judge.
  • Food safety: https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage
  • 3:33p ice pods are setup at courthouse and transportation center. More are being setup around the county
  • Food/water supplies are arriving and being setup around the county. More details when available.