Full Notification

***** Public Safety Announcement*****

Friday’s weather forecast (September 27, 2024) calls for tropical storm conditions with high winds and additional heavy rainfall to continue overnight Thursday into tomorrow afternoon, with winds intensifying from daybreak through mid afternoon.  If you have to travel tomorrow, especially through midday, please use extreme caution. Watch for flooded roadways and fallen trees.  Prepare now for possible power outages.  Marion Fire/EMS, Marion Police, and Marion Public Works have been diligently preparing for the incoming weather system, and are ready to respond to any emergency.  

If you encounter flooded or impassable roadways, please call 911.

More, from AEP:

“Appalachian Power is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene's path. The storm is expected to bring widespread strong wind gusts and heavy rain to much of Appalachian Power’s service area today through this weekend.

We know you depend on us to keep the power on, and our storm response team is prepared and on alert for the possibility of service restoration work. If widespread outages occur, workers will help repair damage in their regular work locations, and workers in unaffected areas will travel to assist in damaged areas if needed.

We'll continue to update you as information becomes available. In the meantime, we encourage customers to be prepared should outages occur. 

Check out the resources below for additional information on how to keep you and your loved ones safe.”

Before the Storm
 
- Make a plan in the event a power outage occurs. Check with those who are elderly, have young children or have medical conditions to ensure they have a plan, especially in the event of an extended power outage.
    
- Charge devices such as phones, laptops, portable chargers and other electronics that will help you stay connected.

- Prepare an emergency kit. At a minimum, include non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, batteries, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit and necessary medications.

Important Safety Reminders

- Remember, all downed lines are dangerous — they carry an electric current that can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Stay away to stay alive. If you encounter a fallen wire, keep yourself and others away from it and anything it may be touching, and call 1-800-956-4237 or 911 immediately.

- If you use a portable or RV generator, do not plug the generator into your circuit box.

Additional safety tips are posted at AppalachianPower.com/Safety.