Dangerous Power Outages

The Walhalla /West Union is currently experiencing a widespread power outage.  The outage is currently affecting approximately 2000 residents. Emergency Services is in direct contact with Duke Energy officials who are working diligently to correct the issue. The power is expected to be restored by mid-afternoon. Oconee County Emergency Services is currently contacting all persons with special needs in the affected area to offer assistance and sheltering. Residents are encouraged to check on family, neighbors, and others in the area who are home bound. A shelter has been established at the Walhalla Depot, 211 South College Street, Walhalla. Any person needing relief from the heat is encourage to come to the shelter. If you need transportation assistance please contact the Emergency Operations Center at 864-638-4205. _______________ Follow WLOS on social media: WLOS ABC 13 News on Facebook:   / news13   WLOS ABC 13 News on Twitter:   / wlos_13   WLOS ABC 13 News on Instagram:   / wlos_13   Subscribe to WLOS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABC13Cha... Listen to AnchorMOMS, the Podcast: https://wlos.com/news/anchormoms/anch... Watch more top local news stories:    • Western Loses At ETSU, Highlights and more   For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.wlos.com Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://wlos.com/watch Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 828.684.1340 WLOS ABC 13 News serves the Asheville, NC area and the rest of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. We keep our audience informed through local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of community events, sports and entertainment programming since 1954.