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Dominion: Power Outages May Last All Week
More than 250,000 customers in Northern Virginia are still without power — and officials estimate next weekend for 100-percent return to service in the third-worst outage in Virginia history.
Update - 5:17 p.m. - Dominion Virginia Power released the following statement late this afternoon:
"Dominion Virginia Power expects to restore service by Tuesday night for 80-85 percent of customers whose power was disrupted by two days of severe storms at the end of last week. The company expects to restore service to 90-95 percent of affected customers by Thursday night, and virtually all remaining customers by Saturday night. However, it is expected that in areas of the most-severe damage, service may not be restored fully until next Sunday."
Dominion has brought in line crews and other assistance from Texas, Florida, Kansas and 10 other states plus Canada, officials reported in a press release.
Updated storm restoration information is always available through Dominion's Storm Center website.
A list of crew work locations is available here.
Dominion Virginia Power estimated more than 250,000 customers remain without power in Northern Virginia as of Sunday afternoon — and it could be nearly a week before electricity is completely restored in Northern Virginia.
Dominion Vice President Rodney Blevins said additional storms on Saturday knocked out power to 55,000 more customers, making this the third-worst power outage in Virginia history.
Nearly 2.5 million people (1.5 million Dominion customers) in Virginia were originally affected by the rare derecho that came through the area Friday night.
Blevins said more than 100 lineworkers are here or en route from 13 states and Quebec, but the restoration effort will take time. The storm cut a path from Indiana to North Carolina, and many workers in Virginia the company could usually call on have to stay and aid efforts in their own states.
"Of the 1 million that were originally affected, we expect 80 to 85 percent to be operational by Tuesday night," Blevins said. "Ninety to 95 percent should be back by Thursday. Nearly all remaining servers will be restored by Saturday and all by Sunday. We would like to thank customers for their patience. We will be continuing to work around the clock."
Gov. Bob McDonnell said "the scope and scale of power outages affect virtually every region of the state."
"It's going to be many days before some of the power is back on," the governor said in a media call on Sunday afternoon. "I know it is a horrible inconvenience, but it is critical our citizens work well together. Please know we are doing everything we can at the state level. Power companies are doing everything prudent in order to get everything back on. But there is risk of storms that could lead to more outages, so the situation could actually deteriorate."
Temperatures will be in the high 90s, with the heat index of up to 105, through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The governor said seven fatalities can be attributed to the storm, and more are possible as people cope with the heat. The state has opened 25 shelters and 110 cooling centers.
The state has contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency to see about assistance but has not made any official plans yet.
State officials also will be meeting later Sunday to discuss possible traffic control situations as people return to work or hit the road for a vacation during the holiday week.
Some possibilities include staggered leave times or lifting HOV restrictions. More information will be available after 5 p.m. Sunday.
The governor said he will be briefed later Sunday on why the Fairfax County 911 system was out of order this weekend. Fairfax County Supervisor Chairwoman Sharon Bulova called the outage "unacceptable."
"I flew up to Fairfax to meet with Supervisor Bulova on Saturday," said McDonnell. "We made immediate inquiries with Verizon." The system was fully restored by 3 p.m. Saturday.
"Verizon had their own storm-related challenges," McDonnell said. "911 is the lifeblood of our emergency system. You don't ever expect it to go down. We just don't know at this point. I want the answers as well. The good news is it working now."
Click here for more on phone problems in the aftermath of the storm.
2:30 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We are not patient, particularly since no one I know has seen a Dominion Va Power truck anywhere in our travels to check on friends, find gas, find food. They are entirely missing, while they claim to be working hard. If there were some evidence of that, it would be more credible.
2:40 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Completely agree! I didn't see any trucks at all until late last night. While my town is one of the smaller ones on va, my neighborhood has hundreds of homes, a senior living center, and a care clinic all still with no power. Im pretty sure when Isabel hit years ago the power restoration was much quicker. I understand it's hot for the workers but thousands are sitting in what feels like a sauna in their own homes!
2:40 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Less than 10 miles f/ the capital of the western world and we're into 40+ hours without electricity.
Lise Meitner
2:43 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
The crew assignment from Dominion Power for July 1 has ZERO crew in McLean but 12 in Middleburg where all the real money is.
Sandra Parshall
2:56 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Lise, most of the McLean business district got power back today. Not our neighborhood, but my husband saw two trucks on the main cross street. What worries me is that our street isn't even on the outage map, despite repeated calls.
7:55 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I went out to mburg today to check on my parents and not one truck to be seen. Also no power.
8:07 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Crazy! Absolutely Unacceptable! McLean has power lines hanging down in the middle of the street and I see Dominion trucks just drive right by with smiles on their face. It is incredible with the amount of taxes we pay that we are not even on the list!
2:46 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Wow, people 5 people died during this storm. I'm cleaning out the fridge and trying to remain grateful.
David Benson
2:53 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Instead of regurgitating Dominion press releases you should ask them why, with no evident damage from downtown all the way down Old Dominion to Glebe and beyond, there is still no power.
They should at least put in an appearance.
No more excuses for Dominion's incompetence - turn the damn power on.
3:16 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Showing up to put in an appearance would slow progress down, if they don't have the manpower to stay and work on that area. Hundreds of thousands in just NoVa in the third worst electrical outage in the state. And they can't borrow as many workers as they'd normally get from other states and Canada since so many states were hit hard. It's just a horrible situation.
Mary Ann Barton
4:31 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I heard a power spokesperson saying that in most cases they have more time to prepare--a hurricane or blizzard, they see it coming. Apparently this type of storm was a real surprise, so they didn't have contractors in place the way they normally would. Also it's not just our area but multi-states so contractors they would normally get from surrounding states are staying put to help in their own areas.
2:57 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Zero crews in McLean, one of the worst hit areas. Come on, Dominion.
2:58 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I believe a lot has to do with workers choosing to leave and take off for the holiday. Only thing I can think of for there being this much of a delay and no trucks on the road.
2:58 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Dominion should really consider burying the power lines. Beulah road is strung with low hanging power lines which line and criss-cross the road. These lines are are next to, in and among trees just waiting for a storm to take down the power lines
2:59 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Re McLean, I have friends there, and their power was restored yesterday (Saturday). I hope everyones' is back very soon.
3:02 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Don't think the colonies apt complex (near 123 and old meadow rd, basically parallel to 495, where we live) is back up yet. Have been at Tysons galleria all morning
Karen Goff
3:08 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
David. It was a media call so there was really no opportunity for a shakedown about your individual neighborhood. Tweet them if you want to tryand get a direct answer.
Herndon resident 20+ years
3:09 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
If you have electricity, be a good friend and check on your friends or even your neighbors who don't, and volunteer to let them store their frozen food in your freezer, and hang out with you. If they are real close, and you have the space, let them spend the night too. Its not much fun trying to sleep when one is roasting hot.
3:12 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
More like 25 have died in Arlington alone, elderly, pre-existing medial conditions; hundreds more have visited or been taken to hospitals,
Jason Spencer
5:02 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
What are you basing that on? Do you have a source I could contact? The official statewide death toll from the Governor's Office is seven — and that includes at least two fatalities from Friday night in Fairfax County.
Matt Matthews
3:14 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Whatever the complaints about crew assignments and repair priorities, I know that each and every repair crew member is working hard in this heat with little time for breaks, sleep, or family time. The Dominion Power folks working did not take the weekend off, and many cancelled their planned Independence Day vacation weeks to be where we need them most. Can we find a small way to recognize their individual hard work and dedicated during our difficult time? These guys (and gals!) should be welcomed as heroes in our neighborhoods. I want to hand each crew member a nice cold Coke when they work in my neighborhood, but without power I have nothing cold to offer. What are some better ideas?
7:56 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Right on Matt! I completely agree. That's the way to look at it. Be appreciative and grateful instead of wining and complaining. We have too many folks who are so spoiled that they seem to never have experienced a bit of hardship as do many tougher people around the world and those who now live in our community. There is always an opportunity to look at life's adversity in a positive way, but some folks can't seem to find it in themselves to do so!
3:18 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I agree we should all be grateful--tell the families of those who lost loved ones that you are upset by being inconvenienced by a power outage. Besides a few days of uncomfortable conditions is far preferable to having life, home and community threated by fire or flooding like so many others are facing. There are only so many places crews can be at once and I would assume they are rather hot working on lines in the sun and humidity. Stop being so spoiled--it stinks but clearly you still have your phone to complain on.
3:20 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Barry, I've read about 20 and now 25 heat related deaths in Arlington in other Patch comments too, but everywhere I read and listen, they're saying five or six for the entire state. Even one death is tragic, but where are people getting 20, and now 25?
Maybe a reporter made a mistake or one person heard something wrong and now it's being taken as fact. It happens a lot.
3:28 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Arlington residents who died either were living alone w/o AC not heard from by relatives since Friday night or residents w/o AC who felt sick, were taken to the hospital, and died there. At some times Arlington 911 has been receiving 10-15 calls per hour from seniors who said they felt ill from the heat.
Please DON'T let anyone you know who's elderly with health problems live in a stifling hot home, apt., or condo.
Jason Spencer
5:03 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Do you have an official source I could contact to try to verify that?
Jason Spencer
6:54 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Just got an email from Arlington County spokeswoman Diana Sun. The county's Office of Emergency Management confirms there has been no storm- or heat-related fatalities in Arlington.
Carl Brown
3:20 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Staybridge Suites Chantilly has suites w/ full kitchens, free breakfast and internet. Plus we LOVE pets! Bring your thawed items over and store them in your full size refrigerator/freezer or cook out on our gas grills.
Uncle Smartypants
3:59 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Yes Carl! Capitalism at its best! I hope you raised your rates to maximize the monetary value of the Derecho of 2012. Reading all the whining from these soft, spoiled citizens, I'm surprised you still have a room left.
Mary Ann Barton
4:34 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Uncle Smartypants, We stayed at a hotel in Old Town Saturday night to escape the heat, etc., and they actually gave us a lower "storm" rate, FYI! So it's possible local hotels might be giving price breaks rather than hikes.
My name it means nuthin
9:02 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Way to endear yourself to the community Carl! Now that most of Chantilly is back on, let me give YOU a bit of FREE advice! You could have done a great deal of pr by going the good will route but you come off like that lemonade stand kid in Maryland saying he was gonna take advantage of the opportunity while the opportunity lasted. Now get back in the pack Carl with your Strawbridge joint, you're a big fail!
Robert F. Dorr
4:08 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
I'm sorry Carl Brown had to read such negative responses to a simple message that may have been useful to someone looking for refuge. Carl's message was low-key, respectful and timely. If his purpose was to promote a product he has for sale, in this case lodging and electricity, what is wrong with that? I wonder how many of the complainers in this comment section have a disaster emergency kit at home, or know what they're supposed to do at a traffic intersection when the lights are out, or have any thought for all the hard-working people who are trying to make things better. I don't know Carl Brown and don't need his product but he deserves better than what he got here.
Cathryn S
6:57 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Have to agree with Mr. Dorr. Carl gave low key information about his business . I am lucky that my power came back on Saturday afternoon. Before that, I was considering moving my family and dog into a hotel. Knowing that there are facilities with vacancies and take pets is very useful information.
My name it means nuthin
9:08 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Why doesn't everybody use this forum to advertise for their services. Tree folks, step right up! You got groceries to sell? Step right up! To all you happy fools, let me clue you in. You wanna go to a hotel? Whip out your telephone directory and call Carl baby up....he's standing by. You already (should) know he's there.
9:39 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
I appreciated Carl's message. When we were searching for a hotel/motel that would accept our pets one winter when our heat went out, I was on the phone for an hour. I've saved his information for the future.
3:40 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Barry, of course you're right - we should all look out for all of our elderly neighbors. Getting in touch with a friend in McLean whose parents are in their 80s/90s in lilve with her was the first thing I tried to do Saturday morning. (They were fine and power was restored yesterday.)
I'm just questioning the number. I keep reading and hearing that there were about 6 heat-releated deaths for the entire state. That alone is terrible, but I haven't found anything about 20 just in Arlington that someone else posted or the 25. That would be an extremely high number and you'd think the news media would be reporting it.
Can you find any source other than someone posting that confirms it?
Jeanne Anderson
3:43 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Dominion's own website said they had ONE crew working in a single location in Arlington today. No one I know in Arlington has seen a single crew. There is no evidence of any work being done here and the power outages in Arlington are bad.
Susie Staiko
3:49 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does anyone know if power has been restored to the 7 Corners area of Falls Church?
Mary Ann Barton
4:52 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I heard the traffic signals work at 7 Corners but not sure about the general area; I also heard that Munson Towers apartments-no power and no water for those who live 12th floor and above. This is information from a nurse who lives in the building.
3:56 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
My own father got a calling Saturday morning from dominion at 3 am to report with enough clothes for almost a week! I sit here worried about him in this heat also! We had to sleep in a hotel last night with a sick child. I know they are out there working because I have seen them. If you do see one offer a bottle water or something. They too don't have A/C but working hard for all of us!
Ron DeFore
3:59 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We're grateful...but haven't seen 1 Dominion truck in all of Fairfax Station!
Karen Goff
3:59 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
The correct number from the governor is seven. Twenty in arlington is 100 percent false.
Andrew Mac
4:05 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does anyone know whether McLean Place townhouses off Magarity Road has power?! Also stop blaming Dominion. They are loosing hundreds of millions each day the power is out- they obviously want this done sooner than later.
4:09 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
People, you may not see a Dominion truck right away, they are working as fast as possible. Please be patient, while you're home with your families, even if its hot, they are not. You have options, go to cooling centers or other available shelters, they cannot. My husband has been working around the clock to help you, be considerate.
It's me
4:11 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Finally glad Dominion Power is here! Near Chantilly High School, Shenandoah Apts!
4:16 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Liz, no Dominion worker is on vacation, all has been canceled. They all are working, be patient if its too much for you, go to a family members home or cooling center.
5:49 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Linemanswife, we thank your husband and family for their patience with all the griping! Folks, it's an unexpected disaster, so do what you can to cope and help others until power is restored statewide - or get in your car and "vacation" elsewhere for a few days. Hopefully the elected officials will be monitoring the progress and effectiveness of the utilities - make your formal complaints with them and the utility management.
Bert Katz
4:27 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Folks, I just want to make people aware that there is a senior citizen building which also houses disabled seniors (who do not have access to transport or anywhere to go) - Lake Anne Fellowship House - right across from Lake Anne Plaza that still has no power and the management for the building is nowhere to be found. They have basicallybeen invisible and are not doing anything to help. We're trying to get in touch with the American Red Cross to see if they can provide any water or help. If anyone is available to bring food, water, ice there, it would be very much appreciated.
Location is 11450 North Shore Drive, Reston 20190. Robert Farell, here is something we can agree both with.
Trying to be grateful...
4:38 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Many thanks to The Dominion VA Power linemen who are doing what they can, in dangerous conditions, that include both the heat and the electrical wires.
Yes, we are all suffering in this stifling heat, but we are alive. Thank God for that and redirect your anger inward, to your inability to cope.
4:39 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Bert, all contact numbers/emails for management - not just at Lake Anne but their other properties - have been tried?
Robert Mowbray
4:41 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Surprised that I haven't seen anything about Reston Town Center beign without power Friday night and all day yesterday. I don't know if they now have power. I assume that their lines, like the rest of Reston, are underground. We are still without phone service as were the businesses in RTC yesterday. I feel fortunate that we do have electricity.
I suspect that many of the outages are because power stations went out. If so, you aren't likely to see the workers. I also heard a report that several towers went down Friday night.
Robert Mowbray
4:41 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Surprised that I haven't seen anything about Reston Town Center beign without power Friday night and all day yesterday. I don't know if they now have power. I assume that their lines, like the rest of Reston, are underground. We are still without phone service as were the businesses in RTC yesterday. I feel fortunate that we do have electricity.
I suspect that many of the outages are because power stations went out. If so, you aren't likely to see the workers. I also heard a report that several towers went down Friday night.
r red
4:41 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
My neighborhood of Evermay in McLean is half on and half off. How can that be
4:55 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
the Carlyle area of Old Town was unaffected until an hour ago when the power went off. Any suggestions on whether/how we can find out if it was a planned move with a specific end point or if we are now off because of a fresh incident? Thanks
5:26 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We shld all b gratefull tht we survive... Those guys r wrkin real hard
Matt Matthews
5:34 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Dominion Power's own numbers present an anomaly worth questioning, serious enough to warrant the Fairfax County Board's attention. As of right now, Fairfax County outages count for half of Dominion Power's totals (127,058 of 248,056) [reference: http://kingstowne.patch.com/articles/more-than-290-000-without-power-sunday-morning-in-nova]. Meanwhile, Dominion Power has 116 current work crew assignments, of which only 3 crews are working in Fairfax county [reference https://www.dom.com/storm-center/pdf/crew-locations-northern-va.pdf]. Why do half the outages receive less than 3% of Dominion Power's attention?
For a good reporter, there's a news story in here somewhere.
And no, I'm not just a complainer. See my earlier post about appreciating the hard work of these crews, many of whom cancelled vacations to be where we need them most.
John Greyson
5:37 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"if its too much for you, go to a family members home or cooling center"
Great idea - if you have family or a cooling center is open. None of Alexandria's opened until Noon today, and win't be open late. Total FAIL by city government - which expects its employees to be on time for work tomorrow. A good reason to throw out the incumbents in November.
5:41 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I am in Tyson's glen apartment still no power , it feels bad, still fallen trees on th roads, I don't know whether dominion knows about this location or not.
11:23 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Don, if you didn't tell them, then they don't. If you can comment on here, then you can report it on their website.
5:46 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
What a lot of of you fail to realize is that the power comes from the west and feeds eastward. They have to fix the infrastrucucture west in order to restore power in the east. These things take time. A tree falling over a line not only needs to be cleared, the power shut down between the poles, wires possible restrung, attached, tested, etc. This isn't as simple as going in your basement and flipping a breaker.
Joe Apple
6:08 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I'm in central West Virginia where 1/2 state has lost power. That means no gas, no food, and of course no air conditioning. Private citizens spent Friday night removing fallen tree from roads. Their answer to their problems was "It is what it is." things could be worse than just losing power
6:19 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does anyone know whether Douglass road and Churchill road area has power?
Amanda Gardner
6:22 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
My parents live at the end of Lapham Drive in Oakton - does anyone know when power is going to be restored there? I can't get information and can't get through to them
Nicole Trifone
6:27 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Hi Amanda, There are no specific estimates on when power will be restored in that area. I was driving around there today and saw major damage to power lines on Hunt Road (near Fox Mill Road). If that line feeds your parents' power, I'm guessing it might be a while.
Brenda Burtnett
9:45 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hi Amanda, I live on Lapham...no power yet, but saw your mom earlier this am in her car. I will go check on them.
6:24 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does anyone know if Seminary Towers apartments off of Kenmore Ave. has power?
6:30 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Unless you are close to losing your life, please be grateful that the only thing you have lost at this point is the comfort of AC and lights!!! Come on people, there are workers hanging from electric poles in 100 degree weather that got out of bed in the middle of the night on Friday to help us. Shame on you!
John Greyson
6:31 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"What a lot of of you fail to realize is that the power comes from the west and feeds eastward. They have to fix the infrastrucucture west in order to restore power in the east."
Nonsense. If the issue is a lack of overall capacity, Dominion could engage in rolling blackouts - not leave while neighborhoods in the dark. Fixing lines in Leesburg does nothing to remove downed trees in Alexandria.
John Greyson
6:37 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"Come on people, there are workers hanging from electric poles in 100 degree weather that got out of bed in the middle of the night on Friday to help us. Shame on you!"
No one is criticizing the hardworking linemen. The problems include Dominion's misapplication of its resources, and lack of disclosure about the timing of repairs. The fact that things could be worse doesn't mean that complaining is inappropriate.
Uncle Smartypants
8:05 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
John, the only thing your posts say is that you don't know jack about power distribution and restoration.
1) The breadth of storm damage was unexpected. Unlike a hurricane or most winter storms, there were only a few hours before we knew with some certainty that this was likely to be ferocious. That precluded utilities from acquiring and pre-positioning outside resources. Which brings me to
2) "Dominion's misapplication of its resources" Really? They have a process, refined after every event. They have priorities - hospitals, 911 communications, fire stations, police stations, my mom's highrise assisted living facility - how can you presume to know where, and how wisely, they are allocating their finite resources? You,personally, are their lowest priority, as it should be.
3) "lack of disclosure about the timing of repairs" - Do you think there is some standard time to make power restoration? Do you think they can just look at at a wide outage map/estimate and say, "Okay, this will take an hour, this will take two."? Of course not, they can't make any estimate until they see it and again, they need to coordinate (and compete for) outside resources for power restoration and tree work. And there are thousands of outages.
Stop whining like a little girl and appreciate everything you've got. Give Great Thanks to the crews and families supporting them. We are actually lucky to have a competently run utility as Dominion as our power company.
8:13 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
An issue you may not be taking into consideration is that additional manpower that Dominion can generally get from other states isn't as available because those states have their own electrical outages to deal with. This was a massive, multi-state storm with 2.5 million outages, and the third largest in Virginia's history. It's not business as usual, or even business as in every few years.
6:52 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Anyone have an update on 5000 block of Lee Hwy, Arlington va 22207? Thanks so much!
10:00 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Jayhawk off of Backlick and most of Mason Crest restored at 2:11am sunday morning. I know because the new code that says smoke detectors must be hardwired makes them sound off when the power comes on! Be glad you are not in colorado
Sherell Williams
6:58 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hi H, we've been updating Annandale Patch with details since the storm. Visit annandale.patch.com for your localized info. Last night, 11,000 were still without power in Annandale. Working on an update now. You can find a list of neighborhoods, open businesses and more here: http://patch.com/A-vFmK - Sherell, Annandale LE.
7:03 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Live in Broyhill Crest community in Annandale...power still out along with Cox cable
Sherell Williams
7:19 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
The Dominion Outage Map is still showing lots of homes in the Broyhill Crest community without power. Most Annandale stores had power restored yesterday. Still waiting on the updated crew list from Dominion to see if Annandale's on there. - Sherell, Annandale LE.
7:11 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
SO grateful to have NOVEC and reliable electric service! Underground power lines make a huge difference too... they cost more to install, so no one wants to pay to install them anymore, but power rarely goes out in areas like mine... Penny wise and pound foolish IMHO!
I hope you all get power back quickly!
8:15 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Reston is (mostly?) underground, but there are lots of outages. It has to come above ground at some point... : )
Compared to Bethesda, where we used to live, the outages are few and far between. This is an incredibly unusual situation. Who even heard the word derecho before this storm? Our word of the year.
8:08 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does anyone know if power is on at King St Old Town or if any issues getting into Old Town from Woodrow Wilson Bridge? I come from out of state to work in Old Town. Just wondering if I should telecommute or drive in.
John Greyson
8:28 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"John, the only thing your posts say is that you don't know jack about power distribution and restoration.
1) The breadth of storm damage was unexpected. Unlike a hurricane or most winter storms, there were only a few hours before we knew with some certainty that this was likely to be ferocious. That precluded utilities from acquiring and pre-positioning outside resources."
And I didn't say anything to the contrary. Nice straw man argument, Mr. Dominion Apologist.
"Which brings me to
2) "Dominion's misapplication of its resources" Really? They have a process, refined after every event. They have priorities - hospitals, 911 communications, fire stations, police stations, my mom's highrise assisted living facility - how can you presume to know where, and how wisely, they are allocating their finite resources?"
Already discussed. Dominion's own website establishes that 10 work crews were sent today to Falls Church, Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria. Middleburg alone had more than all of Traditionsl "NoVa" put together.
John Greyson
8:29 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"You,personally, are their lowest priority, as it should be."
So, even if I'm wrong, the very act of challenging Dominion's choices condemns me to the back of the line? You're a scary man, Mr. Dominion Apologist.
"3) "lack of disclosure about the timing of repairs" - Do you think there is some standard time to make power restoration? Do you think they can just look at at a wide outage map/estimate and say, "Okay, this will take an hour, this will take two."?"
Dominion can say: "We're not e en working in your area today; so don't bother editing and hoping. You can safely check into a hotel until at least date X."
"Stop whining like a little girl and appreciate everything you've got."
Once again, the fact that things could be worse does not mean that one forfeits the right to complain about things that could be done better.
"Give Great Thanks to the crews and families supporting them."
A point already made. Too bad you were too full of yourself to notice, Mr. Dominion Apologist.
My name it means nuthin
8:53 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I wouldn't trust the word of anyone here complementing anyone because they might be employees of Dominion acting like their shills. During my one night of pure misery I was forced to listen to WTOP radio and what a total disgrace and insult to the community. Nearly every story was fluff and repeated throughout the day and night with only the occasional meaningless update. Tonight I am basking in a/c comfort, none of my food was spoiled, and I even got to the gym today. Movies on tap, but I feel extremely guilty because I had only a taste of the total misery thousands of people continue to know and will perhaps for days. Many will be quick to complement the media, the efforts of the power company, the cops, but for those who really know, it will all ring hollow. There needs to be a massive overhaul of how we respond to these events now that our sense of immunity has been shattered. It's the new paradigm.
Leslie Perales Loges
8:33 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
From Dominion's Facebook page:
We also want to share with all of you some of our restoration challenges. We aren't making excuses, just trying to provide answers to some of your questions.
Unlike a hurricane, this storm could not be forecasted well ahead of time by the National Weather Service. When we plan for hurricanes we have time to secure and position people and supplies. We couldn't do that with this storm.
Since this storm was so large and spanned over so many states, affecting more than 3 million customers in all, we are there is a large demand for outside help. Further complicating the situation are communications infrastructure problems, especially in Northern Virginia.
Initial restoration work focuses on large electric transmission lines and critical facilities such as emergency call centers, hospitals and cooling centers. For that reason, customers may not see crews working in their neighborhoods in the initial days. The focus then turns to power lines serving large numbers of customers and then to neighborhood circuits. Dominion will work around the clock until all customers have their power restored.
To follow them/for more info, check here: http://www.facebook.com/dominionvirginiapower
My name it means nuthin
8:33 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We now have the opportunity to blame no one and every one at the same time for not seeing the new paradigm, which is, there MUST be a new awareness of and response to the FACT that we and our neighbors WILL suffer greatly during events like this. Just like with Doppler radar, we've got to have constant access to info about non-performing power grids so we can target timely help to people in need. Local news organizations recycled the same old crap throughout the day, so their ability to provide real value ro the community remains infantile. I spent 24 hours in misery but now I am free. Hundreds of thousands of my neighbors are experiencing geometric increases in suffering. As a community, we are impotent and you all know it. So, please, no one do any congratulating. Or blaming. Perhaps a bit of contemplating is what we all really need now, cause this will happen again.
Amanda Gardner
8:38 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Nicole, - thanks for the update re Lapham Drive. I'm in Texas - the only thing I can think is to call the power company tomorrow, except they'll already be overwhelmed - or just get on a plane and come there. Any suggestions?
Jeffrey DoranZ
9:01 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Open - In Annandale Center the Sunoco (formerly Texaco) across from the CVS (Backlick and Little River) - steady flow but not a long wait as of 4 this afternoon, Priced fairly at $3.45 regular.
Just a block closer to the Beltway on Little River (at MARKHAM) the EXXON is open, but jacked up their price overnight to $3.99 (up 63 cents). DON'T GO THERE - screw the price gaugers and remember them when things normalize.
Sherell Williams
9:07 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
You are correct, Jeffrey. I warned our readers about the Exxon earlier today on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Hess, and Shell are all open and have gas for much less than $3.99. We'll have more info about price gouging on annandale.patch.com. - Sherell, Annandale LE.
9:22 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Shocking to say, but Dominion needs to take a page out of Pepco's book and start cutting down a lot of trees that could damage power lines.
Andrew Macdonald
8:18 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
A tree can live for several hundred years. And we have to endure perhaps a week without power. Trees are not the real problem here. Maybe some thoughtful pruning, yes, but certainly not wholesale cutting, Maybe investing in a more resilient energy system too.
9:33 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Live in the Colonies complex, still no power and now an ambulance and fire truck outside one of the apt buildings
9:37 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
McLparent, if you lived in Maryland, you would so not say that! We lost power in Bethesda every time someone sneezed. Not that I ever exaggerate. ; ) But the difference is astonishing over on this side of the pond in Reston.
9:42 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Beth, the only thing that I'm saying is that Dominion needs to be proactive in axing or cutting back a lot of trees in NoVA. It seems that Pepco is starting to take this approach.
9:41 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Hope all are watching weather forecast...another thunderstorm due here late overnight
9:51 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
McLParent, I understand. It just made me smile. Pepco has hacked away at trees forever, big time. Hasn't done a lot of good, and they've been under tremendous scrutiny for quite a while, as one of the worst utility companies in terms of service and reliability, yet charging most more than most. But I do get your point. And maybe that approach is needed here, if carefully done.
John Greyson
10:00 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
"John Greyson is a troll - Dont feed him"
So, since you can't respond to my points, you accuse me of being a troll?
Then I'll return the favor, "Chipperson" with no first name. I charge you with being a Dominion PR flack, misusing social media for CYA purposes.
Matt Matthews
1:39 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
John: I found you posts reasonable, and you remained on point. I personally don't think the others are Dominion plants, but you never nkow (and they never denied!).
It seems everyone agrees with supporting the crews and appreciating their sacrifices.
Everyone *mostly* agrees that Dominion has a prioritized dispatch process, improved over the years to its current state.
You and I see need for further improvement in Dominion's prioritization, and in their communication. We both would make good members of some community feedback panel.
Matt Matthews
1:40 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
To the misallocation of resources topic: My Sunday 5:34 PM post cited Dominion's statistics indicating less than 3% of their repair locations were in Fairfax County, where 50% of the outages remained. Leesburg, Woodbridge, Arlington, and others had disproportionately high percentages of work crews dispatched to their outages - at Fairfax County's expense. Priority algorithms would naturally shift resource allocations slightly in one direction or another. But 3% vs. 50% is statistically too meaningful for normal priorities to explain away. I'm sure their is another side to this story, and I am anxious to hear the specifics - not the notinoal "hospitals first" summary.
In Fairfax County, there were red and orange dots (more than 1,000 affected) on Dominion's map receiving no attention while their work list identified blue dots (less than 5 affected) with crews on site. This appears to be a "misallocation of resources" as you first claimed. It is certainly appropriate for all of us to continue seeking answers.
Edmund Lewis
10:06 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
What a waste most of these comments are. Clearly if you are able to get online to rant back and forth then life isn't too aweful. This was a storm. Damage occurs in storms. Accept it, find solutions to problems, don't wait for others to do for you, and try to assist those in need.
10:15 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I hope Dominion is working 24/7 until power is restored for all, or are they on business hours? Anybody know?
Stephanie Arthur
10:44 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Can anybody tell me why over 100 senior citizens plus staff continue to swelter in Chesterbrook Residences--our local assisted living? There are rumors that Dominion power is ready to help but it's a question of Fairfax County cutting down trees? Can this be true? What's going on? There is some sporadic generator power in common areas but no power in individual apartments and no phones--this is an untenable situation for our elderly--can't someone help?
10:52 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Somebody at the Chesterbrook Residences should get a hold of John Foust and ask him whether he's been in contact with Dominion to move up in priority the restoration of power to that senior living center and that surrounding area.
Leslie Perales Loges
11:05 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Foust's office will be open and operating tomorrow:
11:47 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Besides Dominion's resources being overwhelmed, who else has been missing following the storm?
How about the County. Other than Bulova's "it's unacceptable" quote above, what has the county done to ease the suffering of Fairfax residents (you know, the taxpayers)? All I can find after looking at scores of FC tweets is that 5 rec centers are open and offering $2 showers and free cell phone re-charging. Employee work tomorrow (Mon) is optional.
What are our elected officials doing, if anything???
My name it means nuthin
9:18 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
You actually expect VALUE from this overpaid over-benefitted bunch of clowns? I tell you what, for that, they are gonna cut your library services and have the cops who guard the libraries or hang out in the back of shopping centers find you in violation of something!
Jeffrey DoranZ
12:11 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Congratds to the Annandale Patch (and Sherill W) for being our only local lifeline to the community. The interactive process is right-on-the-money. The A-Patch is now on my Fav Site list. Chairman Bulova has tried but she responsibilites are far too extensive. Hope she convenes a Citizens Panel for an after-action-report as we used to say in the Army.
Sherell Williams
7:21 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thanks for your comment and for reading Annandale Patch, Jeffrey! Stay safe. - Sherell, Annandale LE.
Sandra Burnis-Holly
12:12 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Disclosure: My power was restored this morning, my house is cool again, so I'm admittedly not so cranky. However, some perspective is in order. This was not a typical storm--we have catastrophic outages. I do believe that Dominion is doing it's best, particularly the linemen. Also, just because we might not SEE trucks doesn't mean that work isn't being done. I'm sure they are triaging the situation and addressing root causes and priorizing what fixes bring the most number of people back online. Unless you're old and infirm, this is not the end of the world. We have alternatives for escaping the oppressive heat--stay with some friends, go to a hotel, cooling centers. Buck up! I wasn't happy pitching the contents of my fully loaded refrigerator ($$$), but it is what it is. There is so much more worthy our rage than a week's discomfort--I can give you a whole list of child abuse cases--that's what should make us angry. Anyway, hoping everyone's online as soon as possible.
12:20 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Wow...the last thing anyone needs is on this article is for someone who has electricity to lecture those without electricity on how to behave. Unreal.
Go warm up some milk and go to bed in your AC cooled house.
Sandra Burnis-Holly
2:37 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
I must have struck a nerve with McLparent. I was without electricity, and I dealt. Get some perspective.
12:01 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
No, you didn't strike a nerve. You're just annoying. Get off your soap box and get to bed. Save your lectures for your kids, if you have any.
12:40 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Dominion has been lucky that Isabel and the Snow Storms didn't do as much damage. I can't help but think they spent too much time congratulating themselves and not enough time looking for lessons learned.
12:44 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Isabel was 9 years ago. Dominion escaped Tropical Storm Lee last year when the WMA received about 14" of rain over a 3-4 day period, but with no high winds.
Dominion needs to spend more time cutting down trees on public property, and homeowners with large, overgrown trees on their property need to hire an arborist to inspect their trees and even consider chopping them down.
Andrew Macdonald
8:21 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
What a great solution. Lets cut down the one thing that cools us naturally and burn yet more fossil fuels. That will certainly improve the situation in the future. What a great lesson for the next generation too.
4:46 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Lots of seniors living in overheated buildings are falling ill. What don't you contact the hospitals rather than some PR person in County Government?
just me
8:14 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Does anyone know if power is back on in broyhill crest of annandale?
Sherell Williams
8:39 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hello. The Dominion Outage Map is still showing lots of homes in the Broyhill Crest community without power this morning. Most Annandale stores had power restored yesterday. - Sherell, Annandale LE.
Brian Carlson
8:20 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
How is it possible Reston Town Center is still w/o power? You notice Tyson's Corner shopping center got their power switched on in a few hours.
8:51 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
The lesson that Andrew Macdonald missed was that large, overgrown shade trees do not belong near power lines nor do they belong near homes. No one ever said to burn more fossil fuels.
If you want to keep your large shade tree near your home, and there's zero chance that the tree can cause damage to your neighbor's house, then more power to you.
Keep dreaming about alternative power sources, as even with your idea, that power needs to be routed to homes somehow.
9:32 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Trees add value to homes, provide habitat for animals/birds and help the environment in many ways. And they all fall eventually. It is our choice whether to accept the risk of having beautiful, large trees around us or not. (I'm looking out the window right now to our wooded lot with bird feeders, houses and bird baths.)
If someone does not want the risk associated with trees, there are many communities that don't have them. The wholesale cutting down of any tree near a house or power line is not the answer.
We hired an arborist to walk our property to assess risk. He is a consultant and does not cut down trees or do other tree work - so he doesn't have a pony in the race to make money from cutting down trees. (Some arborists don't care about saving trees - they make much more money cutting them down.)
And while it is possible to assess health and immediate risk to some extent - more obvious if a tree is failing - a perfectly healthy tree can fall, given the right - or wrong circumstances.
11:52 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
I couldn't care less if you decide to plant silver maples, red maples, or pine trees on your property. I hope Dominion Power clears trees on public property that are too close to power lines. I hope they receive permission from the state to clear trees on private property that are too close to power lines. Take it in stride...they are making your maple into a topiary.
Christiane Lourenco
10:21 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
I am one of the lucky folks in Mclean whose power returned on Sunday morning (around 2am). I bless the Dominion VA Power folks who were out in the heat over the weekend and continue to work out in the heat all this week to restore power to our area and all of NOVA. For all those complaining...please keep this in mind...we should be thankful that for a majority of us, all we had to suffer from our recent storm was loss of power, uncomfortable heat, throwing away food from refrigerators, etc. I feel for those who lost their lives during the storm (especially 2 young boys who had been camping and a tree fell om their tent at a campground in another state). It's also brought tears to my eyes watching the news about the homes literally burned to the ground - a pile of ashes - in Colorado. I can't imagine losing everything - returning to a pile of ashes that was once your home. People, let's focus on the fact that you should be thankful for what you have.
My name it means nuthin
11:47 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
MEGA MEGA KUDOS TO HARRIS TEETER. THE WASHINGTON POST SITE INDICATED THAT HARRIS TEETER sent trailer trucks filled with ice to each of its area stores and GAVE it all away on Sunday regardless of whether or not the store was operational or not. That is first class community concern. So all you shills and salesmen who wanna make a buck off the community's misery by touting your crappy wares here, I politely invite you to sit down and turn beet red in shame. We need to applaud the Harris Teeters and encourage/recognize more of the same!
1:00 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
To all of you complaining, I'm a Dominion employee and some of your comments are so selfish that they make me sick. The majority of us are also without power to our homes. Just because a truck passes your neighborhood where wire may be down and doesn't stop, doesn't mean we don't care. The larger damamge is going to be worked on first, those lines are the ones that feed your neighborhoods so to repair a wire down or pole on your street without fixing the main lines first would be result in zero restorations. Think about it... We are working 16 to 24 hour shifts as many of vacations have been cancelled as we are away from our families to restore your power. Show a little respect or take a walk in our boots for 24 hours straight wearing rubber gloves and sleeves and after you pass out from heat exhaustion, maybe you'll have a new respect for what we do and the effort that goes into restoring power. The majority of you have no clue what it takes to get large numbers of customers on safely. We just can't flip a switch and presto! To those who commended our efforts, thank you.
Uncle Smartypants
1:15 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
They make a lot of us sick, Jake. I think they great majority of people appreciate the effort, but the haters, malcontents, and trolls tend to be the ones who have to blame someone. I tried to illuminate some idiot and he called me "Dominion Apologist." Trolls gotta troll; it's what they do. Ignore them. Thanks for your efforts to date and be safe in the coming days.
1:44 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Jake, Simply and sincerely, thank you. It could be worse. I am thankful that my family is safe and my home was not damaged. Here's to you and your colleagues.
Cathryn S
2:24 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Jake--thanks for all your and your colleagues are doing out there. I remember the micro-burst in Del Ray two years ago -- the crews worked flat out to bring our power back. It took days, but we all knew you were working. We appreciated it then and we appreciate it now.
Sandra Burnis-Holly
2:34 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Jake, folks who post to these websites aren't a representative sample of the population. Take heart, and a big thanks to you and all of your colleagues fixing the grid.
My name it means nuthin
3:08 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Your job is to do your job and enjoy the fact you are being paid to do it. Our choice, nay, our mandate, is to contemplate the fact that (through no fault of you, the technical worker who does what he is told) the power grid infrastructure is a pathetic joke, and think about what can be done to correct this problem. Our governor recently sought to hand 4 million to Dan Snyder of all people, whose business no way no how was ever a threat to leave DC. That 4 million could have been used as a down payment on assisting your boss toward moving forward on infrastructure improvements. Etc. etc. Now that we know our leaders didn't see the new paradigm coming, we need to assist them in recognizing that what we have is unacceptable. Do not even think of trying to silence us. You work, you get paid. If you have anything constructive to offer, by all means!
Karen Goff
1:57 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
You must be on the Town Center grid. Back on there too. :)
3:46 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thanks everyone! We are getting ready to bring power back to another large portion of a circuit that feeds Lewinsville Rd. @ Balls Hill Rd. Should get a large amount of pour customers on within the next few hours.
My name it means nuthin
3:55 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
That's what we like to hear Jake. Results mean compensation and job retention!
9:21 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
We do appreciate what Dominion workers have accomplished so far and their unselfish work. If I hadn't gotten my power back on yesterday I'd probably be btching along with others. What is most frustrating in life is that over which we have no control. This event must give us pause to think what would happen if we had a really catastropic natural or man-made event that took out much more of our power grid. Even if we all had generators, where would we get fuel if none of the gas stations had power?
David Benson
2:11 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
How do you have time to make all these posts if you're busy bringing back the power?
4:11 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
To the 5 year olds... If you're out of power, I can come check things out for you and assess the situation and you can vent your frustrations to me in person. We are here to restore the power as quickly and safely as possible.
David Benson
1:38 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Then tell the people who are in charge of sending out the crews, Jake. My street's the only street in my neighborhood not lit and Dominion has been ignoring me since Saturday.
I have every right to bitch and whine at such sorry customer service. I'd be fired from my job if I were so bad.
So let's not continue to yammer on about catastrophes and no warning and every other excuse Dominion has come with on the radio.
My street is on its own line (according to 1 Tweet response I got from Dominion), there was no damage at all on my street, yet my street is the only street in the whole neighborhood to not have power.
Who prioritizes this? Why would you reconnect the hard stuff first and keep the people with the easy stuff disconnected for 4 days and running?
Nobody at any level of Dominion will explain anything to me.
Nobody's blaming linemen, Jake, so maybe you should help us instead of acting like a smug jerk.
P E Patton
5:26 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
What a bunch of negative whiners. You know who you are. There are very kind people on this site who are serious and trying to give out and find out information. These people are sincerely trying to help each other. I'm from out of town and I'm trying to find info to help my family who lives there. Don't you have some friends to complain with? I'm in a place where I can watch the news. This is a storm of unprecedented proportion. It was unexpected and people are doing the best they can. There are convoys of trucks coming from as far as Canada and the National Guard is there helping. There are several states in the same boat as you are. The gentleman who offered information about a hotel was very helpful. If this continues much longer I may get a room for my family and I have been having a hard time finding out where there are rooms available and it wasn't easy to find a way to send money for food today. It is difficult to find out anything about businesses in your area. The internet is affected and cell phones aren't working properly. I was reading this and thought I finally found some help. It has been helpful but I have read through a lot of dribble. Why don't you complainers go find someone to help?
Jeffrey DoranZ
5:39 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
To Jake and My Name Mean Nuthin - please note the plea from PE Patton above. the two of you are now sounding like Professional Wrestlers with you verbal antics. (But the audience finds you both less than amusing). The Patch is suppose to inform and/or enlighten -- and the two of you do neither. Please take you personal "grudge match" private, and find somewhere else to abuse each other.
To the Patch Editor -- you have been very patient, but it, time to bounce both from this forum.. I'm afraid that nothing else will shut them up, and morever, you will begin to lose the readership that has been building so well. And with it, a source of some valuable info to the Community.
Carol Lewis
5:42 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thank you and your fellow workers for all you are doing, Jake. I'm ashamed of some of my neighbors posting such comments on here, but most are positive. Keep doing what you're doing, with gratitude from most of us, and ignore the whiners. Thank you for your service.
Carol Lewis
5:43 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
P E Patton: If you can tell me what kind of help you need for your family, I'll try to find out for you. I was out of town on Friday and missed the storm completely but couldn't reach my husband by phone or cell on Saturday morning and it was very scary. Most of us here in Vienna are helpful. I'm sorry you've seen such a bad side of some.
5:59 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
What else can we expect from coddled Reston residents. The first story they had on Saturday on this silly site was about where to find coffee.
Cathryn S
6:14 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
I've got to say--the first thing on my mind Saturday am was where I would get a cup of coffee! Having lived through several sessions with no power, I now have camp lights, battery operated fans (they were a life saver), a camp stove, water in containers, etc., but had no ground coffee on hand. Shallow, I know, but we all have our addictions
David Benson
1:40 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Why don't you cool it with the smug self-satisfaction?
Natasha Haynes
7:44 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
"I tried to illuminate some idiot and he called me "Dominion Apologist."
No, you put words in his mouth, he called you out, and you ran away like a little girl since you didn't have any substantive to say in response.
Interesting that he also used what I assume) is his name, while you hide behind a pseudonym, "Uncle smartypants" And you call him a troll? What's YOUR real name?
Carol Lewis
7:57 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
What's with all the "little girl" pejorative comments, coming mostly from men? Little boys run away too and so do grown men. Enough already!
8:18 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
How about burying the electric lines? My daughter lives in the center of Reston and has NEVER had her power go off. Much of Reston has buried power lines. A little Simon brilliance and forethought that seems to have paid off. I live along Lawyers Road and our power goes off many times every year. The lines that come into this part of Reston are not buried. How come nobody ever talks about this as a solution?
Kathy Kaplan
8:43 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
"What else can you expect from coddled Reston residents?" "First story on this silly site was about coffee."
The first story wasn't about coffee. That was a later, lighter, human interest story. Speaking of coffee and Reston, the elderly low-income residents at the Fellowship House on Lake Anne who haven't had electricity since Friday, and most assuredly aren't coddled, "really* wanted their coffee/tea in the morning. Elderly parents of a friend said they could deal with their power outage if someone would just find them a cup of coffee. People in Reston range from very low income to upper brackets. They represent a cross section of people in income, work, ideals, cultures, etc.
I will admit to liking coddled eggs, however. My mother used to make them.
8:49 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
BTW, my friend's parents don't live in Reston. They're coddled in McLean. (Is that like sleepless in Seattle?)
10:09 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Any update on when power will be restored to 7 Corners/Patrick Henry Drive/Arl Blvd area? Traffic cameras confirm still now power at this intersection, other than traffic lights.
11:02 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
I will refrain from writing anymore comments on your forum. I just wanted to give everyone an understaning of how much is involved in restoring power after a storm of this nature. I meant no disrespect and only wanted to give those who read this forum exactly what goes on during times like this. Unlike hurricanes, we had no heads up to how and when these storms would hit is, therefore leaving us with about 0% time to request assistance and staging storm center workers. Thanks for all your kind words. This is by far the most damage I've ever seen in our area since I've been with the company. We really are trying our hardest to restore power as quickly as possible to you folks and we just ask for your patience as we work. We feel for all of you who have to go through this and we will continue to work around the clock to get every last one of you on as soon as we can. Thanks Again.
P E Patton
11:14 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thank you Carol Lewis for your offer to help me find information. I was online all day but it was worth it to help out my family. It's frustrating to be away from where I can be of any service. I hope you nd your family are well
P E Patton
11:42 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Ooops..... And as I was saying.. I hope all of you and your loved ones are well. You are all in our prayers. You are getting help whether you can see it or not. I finally was able to send money to my family through a bank. If anyone needs to have money sent to them It can be wired from 1 bank account to another bank account. You just need to check and make sure the receiving bank is up and running. Many but not all of the atm's are functioning. I found some Sheraton hotels that appear to have vacancies, decent rates and allow pets. Hopefully that'll help somebody out there. Jake I'm sure most people out there appreciate what the workers are doing. No need to explain yourself. People get cranky when they are hot. I hope all of you get your electric on soon. Thanks again Carol you're very kind.
My name it means nuthin
12:10 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
You found some....Sheratons that have low rates and take pets??? Say wha???? That's odd, ANYONE can find that if that's what they want, it's called, calling hotels to see if they have available rooms. Duh. How many HARRIS TEETERS have you found, Harris Teeters who go above and beyond for the community, bringing multiple trailers full of ice and distributing it all without charge at each of their stores? And my understanding is they're gonna do it again and again while the crisis persists. THIS ius what we should be celebrating and reporting about, not the self-promoting shills who either wanna make a quick buck of the misery of their neighbors or desperately need positive attention to cover up the tired old incompetency of the raggedy ass utilities they work for. Sharon Bullova: Make sure you give the Harris Teeters of the county proper recognition!!!
Carol Lewis
7:10 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I'm glad you got help for your family. We are well, thank you.
1:54 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Many of these comments have been very entertaining, yet utterly ridiculous at the same time. People have the right to complain if they want to. Of course there are those who feel compelled to tell others how they SHOULD feel, because "it could be worse", we could be eating poop out of a dumpster, living in a cardboard box, with maggots coming out of our ears...
My power went out, I have children who were getting sick from the heat, and I actually DID pass out from heat exhaustion. Unlike those who suggested taking a vacation, I can't afford a spur of the moment vacation OR a hotel.
I'm not so much complaining about how Dominion handled THIS situation, because I can understand this was a pretty bad storm and a power outage is to be expected. On the other hand, I haven't seen ONE dominion truck, worker etc. since Friday while I was driving around the area. I guess part of the explanation could be that they are busy giving themselves accolades on Vienna Patch or working behind some magic curtain. From my personal experience Dominion power just sucks. Not necessarily the workers, but the company. If I were just dealing w/ power outages after storms I wouldn't have a complaint. No one can avoid those situations. The fact is that I experience up to 10 power outages a year when there aren't ANY storms or natural disasters occurring. My power has gone out in the middle of the day, night, morning, for NO REASON, and I'm not talking about a couple of minutes or hours either!
Carol Lewis
7:08 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Viennan, I'm so sorry about the problems you and your children are suffering. I had no intention of telling you how your should feel. I'm not an apologist for Dominion, I just think this storm was so sudden and so vast - 2 million without power all at once - and that most of us don't know what it takes to get power restored, or don't think about what the workers go through (many of whom may go home to power-less homes when they do get to go home). I don't think one lineman posting on Patch translates into slow service because they are "busy giving themselves accolades on Patch." I hope your power is restored soon and that the recurring situation can be resolved as well.
My name it means nuthin
9:15 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Viennian, your comments are spot on. I'm sorry for what you are trying to deal with, I wish I could help but unfortunately, I am just maintaining myself. The insensitivity of some of these self-righteous clowns is quite illuminating. I hope decent folks are keeping tabs on members of the community who really are going above and beyond during this crisis. This morning we heard about the owner of a diner who turns his place into an overnight cooling center. Wouldn't it be great if that fool from the Stinkbridge in Chantilly was touting that the other day instead of trying to sell us shit? I've already sent along my note of deep appreciation to Harris Teeter for their noble acts and hope folks will do the same wherever and whenever we spot true heroes in the community. And to those self-promoting shills, stop embarrasing yourselves, we see right through you! HANG IN THERE, I hope you see comfort and relief very soon.
Karen Goff
6:49 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My name means nuthin' - I have removed three of your posts for violating our terms of service and using profanity. Please try to make your point without it.
Carol Lewis
7:09 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Karen, can you tell me why my posts come up marked "Delete" while others just say "flag as inappropriate"? Thanks.
My name it means nuthin
9:21 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Let me make this clear. I have never used profanity, not once. I have only turned the hypocrits and phonies who post here on their ears, and you obviously have a problem with that. You wanna practice censorship, go ahead. I have already used this forum to ventilate and have done so properly. There is nothing you can do to me. You have no power! Many folks agree with me, they see that I am more interested in the betterment of this community and not in making excuses for those who need to be praised or peddle their services in the wake of a community crisis. Shame on you for censoring ANYONE here!
Dijon Ferrule
9:56 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
not just once???
July 3, 2012... about 9:35AM... "Wouldn't it be great if that fool from the Stinkbridge in Chantilly was touting that the other day instead of trying to sell us sh * t?"
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2:44 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Carol - Your posts say "delete" because you have the ability to delete your own posts. The other posts say "flag as inappropriate" because you have the ability to flag the posts of others as inappropriate. So if you click the delete button you'll delete your own comment, and if you "flag" someone's post it'll come up in our moderation queue. If three people "flag" a comment it automatically comes down from the site.
My name it means nuthin
9:36 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I just noticed that!! Guess what, take this propaganda forum and shove it, I'm out of here. It's obvious this site is monitored for what some ideologue intendant upon being the decider of what is appropriate and what is not appropriate uses as a play toy. Karen Goff, whoever you are, why don't you take personal inventory and decide whether you want to really provide a community forum or an outlet of control and get back to us.
12:57 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I flagged your comment as inappropriate, so you can accuse me of censorship. I suspect Karen had nothing to do with it.
Joseph M.
10:10 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I hope Dominion just made a clerical error when it's Work Crew Locations today for Alexandria is made up of entirely Arlington addresses.
Sherell Williams
10:43 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hi Joseph, I also noticed that several of the locations are incorrectly listed under the wrong cities. I sent a tweet to them so they're aware. The list seems to be causing some confusion for residents because of that. -Sherell, Annandale LE.
Karen Goff
11:15 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My name means nuthin - If you read the byline on the story, I am the editor of Reston Patch and the author of this story. I can and will start censoring comments when they become personal attacks (check), profanity (check, check, no matter what you said) and other levels of innapropriateness as defined by our terms of service. You are welcome to make your thoughts known without violating our terms of service. That goes for everyone. They are sticking to the rules. See if you can too and we will have no problem.
My name it means nuthin
1:10 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Here's what it comes down to. You have a very pedestrian sense of what censorship is all about. What I did was call out an individual who was engaging in profiteering during a crisis. Many would believe that was "inappropriate." I called out an attention seeking utility service employee who was shilling or his company. Ditto. The fact that YOU get to be the decider of what's appropriate and inapproprite is was doesn't work for me. Yes, I uttered the "s" word once, my bad for not adhering to that standard. But many posters have in essence told their neighbors to "buck up and stop complaining," and perhaps that should be considered offensive. I don't like it that you get to be the arbiter, because you cannot be trusted. No one individual can. We all have our biases. That's it.
2:05 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My name it means nuthin - You are wasting your breath. Karen is the self appointed Censor-Nazi in Cheif for the Patch. There is no standard, it's just whatever she doesn't like. And God help the person that disagrees. If you curse, that should be tossed, but the rest is just boo-hoo nonsense. The comments from the hotel were inappropiate in my opinion. So were a few others. But you were the one to dare to object, so you will be "edited".
11:23 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hundreds of seniors have become ill and visited the hospital since Friday night. Get your older friends and relatives outta hot homes. Time for your Mom to go on vacation to visit friends, relatives, Canada, whatever.
Janice Volanda
11:57 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Ms. Geoff - you say that you will censor personal attacks and otherwise enforce the rules, yet there are still posts above in which users with obviously fake names accuse others of being a "troll".
That sure sounds like a personal attack, and Patch rules specifically say: "You may not use any aliases or other means to mask your true identity."
So I must agree with "My name means nuthin"; you are selective in your enforcement, which destroys your credibility as a journalist.
Karen Goff
12:03 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
It's Goff. But also, you are correct. According to our terms of service, posters must use real names. HOWEVER that is a harder one to enforce. I wish everyone would use their real names, but until Patch software enforces it, i usually let people slide. So technically, My name means nuthin' is violating rules before he ever types a word.
And really, "destroys my credibility." That's harsh, Janice. I am trying here.
Karen Goff
12:12 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Also, let's stick to the topic: The power outages. This space should be for talking about the outage, Dominion's service, helping neighbors, etc. NOT flinging insults and dissecting Patch's policy. Thanks.
Dijon Ferrule
12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
my name *really is* Dijon Ferrule... but you can call me Colonel Mustard
1:17 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Take a deep breath, Janice. All the Patch editors are doing their best. I suspect that this is the most activity these forums have ever seen.
1:18 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Take a deep breath, Janice. All the Patch editors are doing their best. I suspect that this is the most activity these forums have ever seen.
1:22 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Take a deep breath, Janice. All the Patch editors are doing the best they can. I suspect this is the most activity any of these forums has ever had.
2:02 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I also clicked on the "Flag as inappropriate link" for some posts. Mocking people, calling them nazis, shills, hypocrites, etc., is garden variety troll behavior. (For those not familiar with how "troll" is used on internet boards, it's someone who thrives on disrupting boards, upsetting people, causing controversy, etc. Google for a better definition than my clumsy one. And there's a common saying, "don't feed the troll," which means ignore them, since posting to them or about them is like food for them. (Yes, I am feeding now.) Trolls drive people away or cause chaos. Some are creative but most aren't.
This is a moderated forum (thank goodness), not an unmoderated one. I think Karen moderates lightly and tries hard to be fair. But she can't make everyone happy - moderators always get grief. Just my take.
2:07 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
And my apology for going off topic. Back to power outages. By the way, finally power is back on at the Lake Anne Fellowship house. It's been a rough road for the elderly people who live there and who remained during the outage.
David Benson
2:21 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Actually, Beth, you should stop making all these annoyingly condescending and sanctimonious comments.
And in the interest of transparency you should probably tell us you or your spouse's employment status with Dominion.
2:39 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Actually, Davie, so you're now in charge of what kind of posts others can post? And anyone who doesn't agree with you or says anything even remotely non-attacking about Dominion either a) works for Dominion or b) has a spouse who works there? What's what they say about making assumptions?
But I do give you props for a solid, condescending and sanctimonious post.
David Benson
2:58 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Davie? I don't let people call me Davie, Beth. Or do you just not know your right hand from your left?
Not only are you condescending, but you're rude. And you never did say if it was you or your spouse who works for Dominion. Honesty too much for you, scarecrow?
3:14 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Ha! I think that would be not knowing my left hand from my left hand, DaviD - the E is just above the D. You made me laugh, so I like you in spite of myself. And no, tinman, my husband doesn't work for Dominion.
Carol Lewis
3:06 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Thanks, Leslie Perales, for explaining why my posts were marked "Delete". Makes perfect sense - I just didn't know that!
3:32 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Carol, I appreciate your response to my comment. I was not so much criticizing the workers, but the company and the unstable service I receive all throughout the year, every year, when there are no storms or other natural disasters. I think there are major problems within their overall infrastructure that haven't been addressed because my power frequently goes out on an average day without even the slightest breeze in the air. If that can happen 5-10 times a year on an average day, I believe the length of time it has been taking to restore power after this storm could easily have something to do with those underlying problems.
Reading many of these comments, I almost felt like I was in grade school again. We are all adults (I'm assuming) and we all have the right to express our opinions. The fact is that without power, I didn't know about cooling centers, which were probably filled considering the number of people without electricity. Suggestions of hotels, vacations etc. aren't an option to many people. In addition to that, how were we supposed to get to these locations when there was no gas? I passed out from heat exhaustion, my kids were getting sick, and one of my kids asthma was really acting up. Fortunately, I have family in Md who took us in, and I filled up my car with gas two days before the outage.
I also feel that "my name it means nuthin" is getting targeted when there are so many other people who have posted insulting and inflammatory remarks here.
Len Crowell
4:10 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Goff initially said: "You are welcome to make your thoughts known without violating our terms of service. That goes for everyone."
Then she said: "I wish everyone would use their real names, but until Patch software enforces it, i usually let people slide."
Pure, unadulterated, doublethink. We must follow the rules ... except when it's too hard to enforce them. Arbitrary enforcement of rules leads to chaos ... and any forum moderator who thinks that OK probably isn't too concerned about the basic rules of journalism. So yes, Ms. Goff (apologies for the misspelling, though), you have destroyed your own credibility.
Karen Goff
4:23 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Wow. Destroyed? That's your opinion. You are welcome to read another site rather than wasting my time. Stick to the topic: Power outages.
Karen Goff
4:25 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
This forum has ceased to be useful and will not be held up as a forum on my professionalism. Shutting down the comments for now.


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Three men were arrested by Middlesboro and Pineville police last week for burglary.
Tom Smith, Stuart Rutherford and Jerome Ferguson were each arrested and charged with second-degree burglary.
The burglaries do not appear to be connected.
According to the arrest warrant, Smith, 43, of Middlesboro, entered the dwelling of the alleged victim and took tools, scrap metal, wiring and other material from the home. The items were valued at approximately $1,800. He was arrested by Chuck Bruce of the Middlesboro Police Department.
Rutherford, 32, of Pineville, entered the home of his ex-girlfriend by pulling the air conditioner out of the living room window, according to the arrest warrant. The alleged victim said he jumped through the window and started assaulting her by grabbing her by the hair and throwing her to the ground.
According to the warrant, Rutherford sliced a sofa valued at $2,500. Rutherford was arrested by Jordon Hurd of the MPD.
According to the warrant, Ferguson, 36, of Pineville, entered the residence of his alleged victim and took a Brinks Safe containing $200, a piggy bank with approximately $90, a red Nintendo Game System with several games, Blue Game Boy Advance and a game, a Playstation 3 with approximately 10 games, and a 12-inch speaker.
Ferguson was arrested by Tony Francisco of the Pineville Police Department.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Nearly 20 years have gone by since Dennis and Nancy Yoder sold the last of their five Big Olaf Creamery stores and stepped into retirement.
Only an offer lucrative enough could have lured them out of it.
But it's happened.
On June 4, Dennis Yoder signed a lease for the 1,675-square-foot space formerly occupied by Bruster's Real Ice Cream on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Yoder and Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly headed to the site to scoop ice cream for Main Street merchants and passers-by shortly after finalizing the lease.
Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe will be a walk-in parlor with a wide selection of ice creams as well as Amish made bread, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, jams and jellies, relishes, meat, cheese and more.
"It's going to be an unusual ice cream store," Yoder said with a chuckle.
A few renovations are necessary, including the demolition of part of the front wall to make room for an angled entry on the corner. Additionally, the new shop will have counter areas with barstools inside for seating.
"I'm really thrilled," said Carl Robbins, who used to bike to Main Street for ice cream with his children. "It gave us a place to go. It's a great family thing."
Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty has been working on filling the space since Bruster's closed suddenly Nov. 3 and was emptied the next day.
Customers received no warning of the store's closing. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty also had been taken by surprise and began marketing the site to national and regional ice cream retailers. The company didn't have to look far.
As sales manager for Big Olaf's current owner, the Peacheys family, Dennis Yoder already had been eyeing Lakewood Ranch for a new ice cream parlor. As soon as he heard the news about Bruster's closing, he called Lakewood Ranch about filling the space.
Big Olaf was at the top of Lakewood Ranch's list, too. Negotiations began, and Yoder tried unsuccessfully to find someone to open the new store.
"I wasn't really able to really find someone who was willing to take it," Yoder said. "Besides that, Lakewood Ranch was trying to get me, the founder, to come in since I know the business. Had it not been in Lakewood Ranch or a beach location, I wouldn't have done it. It's just too tough."
Yoder and his wife, Nancy, founded Big Olaf Creamery in 1982, when the couple purchased the rights to produce the first waffle cones in Florida. Patrons drove from as far as Orlando for the treats, and soon, the Yoders helped set up Busch Gardens and Sea World theme parks to make waffle cones for their guests.
Dennis Yoder began making his own ice cream in 1983, and many of the recipes he created are still used today. At its peak, the couple owned five creameries but sold the last one in 1990 to retire. Yoder said he and his wife could not be more excited to get started with their new venture.
"I'm very thankful," Yoder said. "I have a strong faith in God, and I really thank Him for the health and energy to be able to do this at this time."
Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe is expected to open mid-August.
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Hamilton, which swept Baldwyn 9-2 and 9-6, will face Enterprise-Clarke on Saturday in the state finals in Ridgeland. The Lady Lions won titles for coach Lewis Earnest in 2004 and '09.
Game 2 was tied at 5 in the bottom of the sixth when Atkins doubled in the go-ahead run, the first of four in the inning.
"It took us a while to get the bats cranked up and they gave us a couple of extra chances," Earnest said. "They just find a way to win."
Hamilton (25-7) hasn't lost since Aug. 25.
Baldwyn took a 2-0 lead on Savannah Alexander's 2-run homer and scored three in the fifth but had only 17 hits in the series. Hamilton had 33.
Jorda Waters went 4 for 6 in the series for Baldwyn which took a 5-3 lead on Paige Wood's RBI single. Hamilton tied it in the fifth on Myiah Dobbs sac and one of two Baldwyn errors. Both teams had key run-scoring errors.
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Atkins, the starting pitcher, was 5 for 8 in the two games with three RBI. She was a starting eighth grader in 2009 and was in tears after the sweep on the phone with her sister and former teammate Caitlyn, who couldn't make it because of school.
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It's different from Freeport or Nassau, according to Devon Smyth, director of student ministries for the church.
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They will be working with the Bahamas Methodist Habitat, which is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
They will be there June 3 through June 9.
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That's right, Christmas is in the air. On Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm with falling snow, mistletoe and lights all aglow, four local Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs) and four historic churches will open their doors for the 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Sponsored by the Old Colorado City Historical Society, the Tour will benefit this non-profit organization and its 1890 History Center. Built as the First Baptist Church on "church row" in the original Colorado City, the restored History Center contains a museum, research library and bookstore.
The self-guided tour will take you through beautiful properties lovingly converted to Inns and located in the Old Colorado City historic district, Colorado Springs and quaint Manitou Springs. They range in style from Queen Anne Victorian to Arts and Crafts to Upscale Contemporary with varied decorating styles. Start your holiday season with a peek inn-side these historic treasures personally and professionally decorated for Christmas in the Rockies.
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