Grant County, WV, experienced strong winds reaching over 40 miles per hour early Wednesday morning, leading to an influx of calls to the 911 center about downed power lines and trees. Despite the high volume of calls, 911 operator Peggy Alt praised the community for coming together to address the issues, with power companies and fire departments working swiftly to resolve the situation.
Alt also emphasized the importance of residents knowing how to handle power outages, as the 911 center is not equipped to deal with such issues. Thanks to her efforts to educate the public, the center received minimal calls about power outages despite nearly 3600 reported cases in the county.
The strong winds also increased the fire danger in the area, but the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company managed to handle several calls with efficiency, including extinguishing a two-acre brush fire and a small yard fire that had gotten out of control. Deputy Chief Hunter Whetzel credited the recent snowfall for preventing more severe fires from occurring due to the wind. Overall, community collaboration and preparedness were key in navigating the challenges brought on by the high winds in Grant County.
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