SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County is grappling with widespread road closures and power outages due to severe weather conditions.
Emergency officials report numerous downed trees and utility lines obstructing roadways across the area.
Key road closures include:
- Route 20 between Lilly Bridge and Pipestem
- Leatherwood and Surveyors Branch
- Route 3 near the hospital, which will close soon for power line repairs
Main highways are slushy, snow-covered, and slick, while secondary roads are largely impassable for most vehicles.
As of now, Mon Power reports 3,879 customers without electricity, while AEP lists 622 outages in the county.
Crews are working to restore power and clear roadways, but no estimated restoration times are available.
Warming stations have been set up at the following locations:
- Forest Hill Fire Department
- Talcott Fire Department
- Summers County Memorial Building
These stations are available for residents seeking warmth; however, no food or shower facilities are provided.
Summers County 911 reminds residents to report power outages directly to their utility providers and notes that this event is affecting much of West Virginia.
For emergencies, contact 911.
