Charleston, W.Va., July 8, 2012 –   Appalachian Power’s restoration efforts were on target to reach 95 percent complete by tonight. Unfortunately, severe thunderstorms moving through Appalachian’s West Virginia service area are causing power outage totals to rise. Out of concern for workers safety, restoration efforts are being suspended in areas where dangerous weather is occurring.  

This marks the third major thunderstorm in the company’s West Virginia service area since the June 29 restoration began. The thousands of out-of-state line workers here to restore electric service will remain in the area until all customers are back in service.

Customers who experience a power outage should call to report it to Appalachian Power’s 24-hour Customer Solutions Center at (WV) 1-800-982-4237; (VA) 1-800-956-4237 or (Tenn) 1-800-967-4237 or use AppalachianPower.com.

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