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W.Va PSC Holds Public Comment Hearing in Clarksburg

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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:19:24 GMT
    Energize West Virginia and America's Natural Gas Alliance hosted a town hall meeting in Buckhannon on Wednesday evening to share information about the natural gas industry.
    Energize West Virginia and America's Natural Gas Alliance hosted a town hall meeting in Buckhannon on Wednesday evening to share information about the natural gas industry.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 3:47 AM EDT2013-05-23 07:47:50 GMT
    Scattered showers and storms still possible tonight into Thursday as a cold front slowly makes it's way over West Virginia.  Some of the storms this evening could be strong.  Lows tonight drop into the
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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:17:00 GMT
    Residents are worried about above-ground sewer lines that were exposed, where sewage was being dropped directly into a nearby creek.
    Residents are worried about above-ground sewer lines that were exposed, where sewage was being dropped directly into a nearby creek.
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The Public Service Commission was in Clarksburg Monday evening to meet with local utility workers and members of the public.

Representatives from electric, water, and telephone companies were present to answer questions about the June derecho and October's superstorm.

Kevin Hoover of Buckhannon said tree line maintenance had a huge impact on residents in the recent storms. 

"The trees are the issue, its not the storm. It wasn't the weight of the snow. It wasn't the winds. It's simply the trees that are growing through the power lines or so close to proximity to the power lines that when they fall they fall and take out the line," Hoover said.

Hoover said someone has to take responsibility for trimming the trees and we all need to be prepared for dangerous storms.