Despite all of the weather data and real-time alerts we have access to, summer storms can sometimes hit our area quickly and unexpectedly. The past several years have seen tornados and even hurricanes in our area—storms that have left property damage and outages in their wake.  Whenever severe weather threatens, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative crews are ready to get to work. We encourage our members to also be prepared. 

Have a plan In the event of a tornado or hurricane, shelter in a pre-determined safe space such as your basement or a centrally-located room without windows, like a hallway or closet.

Have a backup Whenever severe weather is projected, make sure your devices are fully charged and portable power banks are ready to go. Have a storm kit—stocked with flashlights, a radio, water and other essentials—ready for use.

Stay informed Listen to local weather updates to track the storm and visit our Facebook for outage and restoration information.

Stay safe High winds may bring power lines down. Remember: if you encounter downed lines while driving, turn around. Lines may still be energized. Never drive near or over them. If you encounter standing water while driving, turn around and find a safer route.

For more resources about preparing for storms and keeping track of important information, visit our website at blueridge.coop and click on Outage Center

Report your outage on our mobile app or call 1-888-BLUERIDGE