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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.

Oak tree on Sleepy Hollow road

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This oak tree went down due to the storm and blocked the entire street on Sleepy Hollow road in Falls Church, VA for about 2 days.

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.

Defense Dr blocked by tree

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The trees blocked the streets in the intersection of Cherry st and Defense dr., Falls Church.

Friend's car trapped by a huge branch

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My friend's car was trapped by a huge branch in the parking lot of his apartment.