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  • Collection: Summer Storms

Derecho Storm aftermath

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Tree down in the road.

Derecho Storm aftermath.

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Tree in the way of the bike path.

June 28, 2012 Storm Damage, West Springfield

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This is the location where one of the multiple fatalities of the storm occurred. A man was crushed in his car during the storm by falling debris.

June 28, 2012 Storm Damage, West Springfield, VA

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This is where a downed power transformer caused power outage for most of the surrounding area. Hundreds were without power for several days.

June 28, 2012, Storm Damage, West Springfield, VA

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Power lines snapped like tooth picks in the storm.

June 29, 2012, Storm Damage, West Springfield, VA

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Utility (or Dominion Power) at work fixing downed power lines, preparing to install replacement telephone pole. Power restoration only hours away.

Neighbor's tree fell

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A neighbor's tree fell due to the storm. It shows how powerful the storm was.

Post and tree fell

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A pine tree and a post fell right in front of my neighbor's house. We lost power for about a week and still have no internet and tv. The post and tree cut down the cables.

How my neighbors cooked while having no electrical power!

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My neighbors from Bolivia cooked their meals in this oven. Having no power due to the storm didn't stop them of making delicious meals.

How it looked after storm

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This is how it looked after the storm. The neighborhood wasn't visible at all as there was no power.