1:25 p.m.
Power is now restored to Dumfries Elementary School, Prince William schools spokeswoman Irene Cromer said. Because the school’s kitchen is outfitted with a gas stove, lunch was prepared and provided to the students as normal.
Power was restored to the school at 1:15 p.m., added Cromer.
1:15 p.m
DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries Elementary School remains without power at this hour following a vehicle crash on U.S. 1 in the town.
Dominion Virginia Power spokeswoman Le Ha Anderson said a vehicle collided with a power pole about 10:50 a.m. and knocked out power to 4,800 customers. By 1 p.m., power to all but 1,500 had been restored.
With Dumfries Elementary School still in the dark, frigid temperatures outside, school officials are monitoring the situation.
Prince William County Public Schools issued an update about the situation at Dumfries Elementary School via Twitter:
Dumfries ES still without power. Temps are still in acceptable range. Power co. reports that restoration to service is expected shortly.
The power outage also affected Graham Park Middle School, but crews were able to restore electricity to the school.
