Appalachian Power prepares for Hurricane Florence Ian Price September 11, 2018 1 minute read Appalachian Power is preparing to respond to power outages after Hurricane Florence makes landfall later this week. WFIR’s Ian Price with more: Share: Post navigation Previous: State officials: Florence flooding in Va could be “catastrophic”Next: Roanoke Valley partners prepare for Florence Related Stories Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0