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Over 8,000 without power after coastal storm salt buildup
Original: Over 8,000 without power due to salt buildup from coastal storm
More than 8,000 customers are without power after a coastal storm left salt buildup on electrical equipment, according to WAVY.com reporting. Salt accumulation on lines and insulators can cause outages by making components conductive, and crews are working to restore service. Coastal storms along the Virginia and North Carolina coast regularly create this hazard, and residents are monitoring utility restoration updates.
Why now: A large ongoing power outage is affecting thousands of households, prompting concern about restoration times
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