Updated info from CVEC 2:04 PM EST 12.31.08
Our dispatch center has reported that service has been restored to CVEC members on the north circuit of the Martins Store substation. Repair crews had to replace a broken pole just north of the substation, and then transfer the equipment and lines from the damaged pole to the new pole.
This outage site affected 1208 members north of the substation. With the repair efforts complete, service should be restored to the majority of those members on the north circuit.
There may, however, be additional outage locations further to the north. These individual outages might be caused by downed trees, blown fuses or reclosers that have operated to protect sections of the north circuit. Members who are still experiencing a power outage in the North Rockfish Valley area should alert CVEC by calling 800-367-2832.
It will be helpful if the members use the automated outage management system so that all reported outages can analyzed and crews can be dispatched to the trouble spot and begin restoration work.
Gregory J. Kelly
Member Services & Business Development Director
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
Update: 1:30 PM EST 12.31.08
Power to customers served out of the Martins Store Substation has been restored.
Here’s the latest information we just got from Greg Kelly over at CVEC.
Thanks for the update Greg!
CVEC has at total of 1650 members without electric service due to the downed power lines from high winds.
While these are spread throughout 14 counties, the majority of outages on the north circuit of the Martins Store Substation due to a broken pole just north of the substation. This affects 1208 CVEC members.
A repair crew is on site and has the necessary materials to replace the pole and re-energize the line. This type of repair will take a longer than one where a tree has fallen onto or through the lines but left the pole intact.
I will send you an update in about an hour, after the crew has had the opportunity get repairs underway and has a better sense of how long it will take to restore service.
Regarding the rest of Nelson County, there was a downed line on Adial Road that presented a fire hazard that has been addressed and there are scattered around the county that affect a few people.
If the winds present a situation where the outages will be more widespread or extended in duration, then CVEC will post information at www.forcvec.com. Thanks for your help
Gregory J. Kelly
Member Services & Business Development Director
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
