Prepare for the winter weather headed our way

Be prepared for potential snowfall this Sunday & Monday.

Though forecasts may change, it’s always a good idea to stay alert and prepare now.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) recommends always keeping a storm prep kit stocked with essential items including flashlights & fresh batteries, bottled water, extra blankets or bedding and nonperishable foods.

Find a complete list of what to include at myrec.coop/stormprep

What to do before the storm:

  • Consider a secondary heating source such as a heating with a generator.
  • Gather any extra blankets, bedding, sleeping bags, sweaters and other warm clothing.
  • Generator Safety Tips:
    • Use your generator safely by isolating it from REC’s power lines and connecting
      devices directly.
    • If connecting to your home’s wiring, ensure you use a generator transfer switch.
    • Never refuel a generator while it’s running and provide proper ventilation to avoid
      carbon monoxide poisoning.

Stay informed, stay safe, and remember REC is always here for their customers!

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VDOT prepares for the weather that is predicted tonight 1/6

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) confirms in an email that they are prepared for tonight’s Jan. 6 impending wintry weather.

VDOT has already pretreated roads and have crews deployed to monitor and treat roads as needed.

Beginning tonight crews will remain on 12 hour shifts 24 hours until roads have had at least one pass.

Motorist are advised to not travel once the snow begins unless absolute necessary.

If you have to travel monitor all road conditions up to the minute at 511virginia.org.

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REC expands its workforce and readies for tonight’s 1/6 weather

An email from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) confirms they are recovering from Mon.’s storm and prepared for tonight’s Jan. 6 chance of inclement weather.

REC has called in additional support in advance of the storm and to assist with past repairs.

The cooperative and their support have already restored more than 30,000 members who lost power in the previous storm.

REC has called in additional support with hundreds of mutual aid workers on their way.

Those on the way will join the over 1,000 employees who are already on the job for REC.

Needed information on preparing for the storm and or report past problems is at myrec.coop including warming shelters serving counties that are served by the cooperative.

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