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Provider: FirstEnergy
Blandville, WV โ€ข Doddridge County โ€ข ZIP 26328

Blandville, WV 26328 (Doddridge County) Power Outage

Official FirstEnergy Field Crew Dispatch & Restoration Bulletin (#23623)

Dispatch: 1-888-544-4877
Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) Official Telemetry
12:30 PM Target Time
Nov 10, 2026 (Official Target Date)
Started: Nov 10, 04:30 AM โ€ข Estimated Duration: 8 Hours โ€ข Load: Verified Active
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Target Time Elapsed โ€ข Grid May Be Energized or undergoing safety checks
Grid Telemetry & Feeder Corridors

Blandville, WV Affected Areas & Feeder Network

Compiled directly from FirstEnergy real-time outage management system (OMS).

City / County
Blandville / Doddridge
US ZIP Code
26328
Impacted Meters
Verified Active
Classification
emergency

Affected Subdivisions, Avenues & Feeder Circuits

Oak Ridge Substation feeder line #4 in Doddridge (ZIP 26328)
Incident Root Cause
Underground Cable Fault & Excavation Damage
Utility Customer Portal
Community Dispatch Radar

Is Power Outage Still Down for You?

Live crowdsourced reports from residents in Doddridge (ZIP 26328).

Still Down: 80% Restored: 20%
Moderated Community Feed โ€ข Verified Civic Grid

Verified Resident Reports (0)

Live Signal
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No resident reports logged yet for this specific sector.

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State Public Utility Commission (PUC)

Sustained Outage Bill Credit & Food Spoilage Compensation

Under state utility service standards, residential customers experiencing unscheduled power outages exceeding 4 to 8 consecutive hours may qualify for utility billing credits ($25 - $250) or food loss claim reimbursements from FirstEnergy.

Calculate Bill Credit Claim โ†’

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Power Outage & Electrical Hazard Protocol

Civic Preparedness Standards
๐ŸงŠ Refrigerator 4-Hour Rule

Keep refrigerator doors sealed. Unopened, food will remain cold for up to 4 hours; a full freezer maintains safe temperatures for 48 hours.

โš ๏ธ Downed Wire Safety

Never approach downed power lines. Treat all fallen conductors as live (energized) and immediately report to 911 and 1-888-544-4877.

โšก Surge Protection

Disconnect TVs, desktop computers, and smart appliances from wall outlets to safeguard delicate circuit boards against restoration voltage spikes.

๐Ÿ”Œ Portable Generator Rules

Always operate generators outdoors at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and vents. Never connect directly to home wiring without an approved transfer switch.

Regional Utility Infrastructure Analysis

Doddridge, WV Grid Reliability & Outage Synopsis

Utility emergency response protocols remain active throughout Doddridge following a sudden power outage blackout impacting Blandville and surrounding communities in West Virginia (ZIP 26328). Regional grid supervisors with FirstEnergy first detected customer service drops at Nov 10, 2026, 04:30 AM.

Preliminary diagnostics list the outage classification as "Underground Cable Fault & Excavation Damage". Field engineers and service technicians are actively patrolling overhead lateral spans and underground conduit junctions across: Oak Ridge Substation feeder line #4 in Doddridge (ZIP 26328).

The target service re-energization timestamp has been targeted for Nov 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM. Medical baseline residents requiring continuous life-support electricity should immediately execute emergency contingency plans or contact county emergency dispatchers. You may also log localized reports directly via our Community Outage Radar.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Official guidance for Blandville residents during this incident.

When will power or service be restored in Blandville (26328)?

According to FirstEnergy dispatch telemetry, estimated restoration is currently Nov 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST. Field crews and lineman teams are actively inspecting local distribution feeders and transformer circuits.

Who is the utility company responsible for this outage?

This interruption is managed by FirstEnergy. You can contact customer service and reporting lines directly at 1-888-544-4877 or visit their customer portal.

What should I do if my food spoils or appliances are damaged?

Take photos of spoiled food items and note purchase values. Under State Public Utility Commission guidelines, you may submit a formal claim with FirstEnergy for unscheduled outages exceeding statutory duration thresholds.

How do I report a downed power line or gas odor in Doddridge?

Always treat downed electrical lines as energized. Maintain at least a 35-foot perimeter and immediately dial 911. For gas leaks, evacuate immediately without touching light switches and call emergency services from a safe outdoor location.