Power could be out until July 7; water conservation urged
Two important storm updates:
* First, AEP warns that it could be Saturday, July 7 before power is restored to some customers in Botetourt County and other communities. The Roanoke Times has details on that announcement in this storm coverage update.
* Secondly, the Botetout Utilities Department has declared a water emergency and urges citizens to conserve water.
strong>OTHER STORM COVERAGE:
* Regional storm coverage from The Roanoke Times
* Weather journalist Kevin Myatt has weather updates on the Weather Journal
* Gov. Bob McDonnell declares state of emergency
* Health department issues advisory on what to do with food after power outage
* More photos of storm damage around Botetourt County
* Botetourt EMS statement, warning about new storms, photos of storm damage
* Fincastle Baptist Church open as a shelter
* Lord Botetourt High School open as a shelter
* Carrie Nolan shares photo of downed tree in Blue Ridge
* Photos and first-person account of storm damage at Buchanan Carnival
* Both Botetourt American Legion baseball games scheduled for Saturday night are postponed due to weather
You can share your storm photos at news@botetourtview.com or use the “share” tool to upload 10 at a time. If you have a first-person account, you can leave it as a comment below.
June 30, 2012 - 10:22 PM
Why is there NO WATER available to Botetourt County residents? Is this due to the pump station(s) being off line/out of commission due to the storm? We have not heard any reason why our water has been SHUT OFF.
Thanks
The water system is back online but it will be operating better by this afternoon. That according to EMS Director Carr Boyd a few momeents ago. Hang in there! Please know that everyone has been working diligently. I saw a water crew out after 10 on Sat night in Daleville. This was an extreme weather event on every level that has created chaos for millions.