Richmond, Va. — Over 1,500 homes and businesses across the Richmond area were left without power late Tuesday evening, as Dominion Energy reported widespread outages in several localities.
As of 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, approximately 1,563 Dominion Energy customers were affected by the outage, which impacted areas throughout the region. The outages have disrupted daily activities, with customers in multiple counties experiencing power losses.
According to Dominion Energy’s outage map, the hardest-hit areas include:
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Powhatan County: 677 homes and businesses
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Chesterfield County: 311 homes and businesses
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Henrico County: 269 homes and businesses
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Goochland County: 125 homes and businesses
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Richmond: 107 homes and businesses
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King and Queen County: 74 homes and businesses
The power disruptions have been caused by unspecified issues, with crews working overnight to restore service. The utility company has not yet provided a specific cause for the outages but assured customers that restoration efforts were underway.
Dominion Energy officials estimate that power will be restored by the early hours of Wednesday morning, though the exact time of restoration will vary depending on the area. In the meantime, residents in the affected counties are urged to remain cautious, particularly in the event of downed power lines or other hazards related to the outage.
While Dominion Energy’s restoration timeline aims to minimize the impact, many businesses and residents in the region are expected to face inconveniences throughout the night.
As the situation develops, Dominion Energy continues to provide updates on its website and through its outage map. Local officials are also advising residents to stay informed about any potential safety risks and to avoid using generators inside homes to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
For those in need of immediate assistance, Dominion Energy’s customer service lines remain open, and the company is working to ensure that vulnerable populations receive support during this challenging time.
