APCO says use mobile alerts for power outage info Gene Marrano June 16, 2017 1 min read Yesterday evening’s storms created power outages for Appalachian Power customers. APCO has created a mobile alert system to warn customers of outages. WFIR intern reporter Madison Everett has more. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Traffic alert: extended lane closures on I-81 through next FridayNext: Political analyst says recent shooting will not help end partisanship in Washington Related Stories 1 min read Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel Gene Marrano April 23, 2025 2 min read Chip of the Roanoke Valley unveils renovated headquarters to expand services Ian Price April 22, 2025 1 min read A sign of life on a distant planet? Gene Marrano April 22, 2025