WAPA ALERT:
The generation loss at the Richmond Power Plant was due to a surge caused by a vehicular accident at the Golden Rock stoplight. Plant personnel has successfully restored generation and power has been fully restored to all affected feeders.
EARLIER:
Please be advised of an electrical service interruption affecting all feeders on St. Croix due to lose of generation. WAPA personnel are working to restore power as soon as possible.
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