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Superintendent says repeated voltage surges forced early school dismissals, REC pledges equipment upgrades
Summary
Rappahannock County superintendent reported multiple power surges this year that damaged school equipment, led to early dismissals when water pressure fell below 20 psi and generated more than $130,000 in insurance claims; Rappahannock Electric Cooperative inspected poles and committed targeted upgrades, the superintendent told the board.
Dr. Grimsley, superintendent of Rappahannock County Public Schools, told the Board of Supervisors that repeated power outages and voltage surges this year have “significantly disrupted school operations and caused substantial damage to essential systems.” She said insurance claims filed before the most recent surges already exceeded $130,000 over the prior year.
The superintendent said the incidents created safety and operational problems that in…
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