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How New York City’s 1977 Blackout Jump-Started the Hip-Hop Era – Rolling Stone
In an exclusive excerpt from the new book 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop,' author Jonathan Abrams tells the origin story of the sonic revolution that became a global force.
Opinion | Why Must Puerto Ricans Always Be Resilient? - The New York Times
We are tired of celebrating our ability to endure, of being creative in the face of adversity.
About 700 Massena Electric Department customers impacted by power outage | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com
MASSENA — About 700 Massena Electric Department customers in East Massena lost power Thursday morning after a motor vehicle accident took down an MED pole on the North Raquette River
Prolonged power outages in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. leaving residents exasperated | The Star
Constituents still struggling to cope without electricity and running water 11 days after post-tropical storm Fiona slammed into the East Coast, say local officials.
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Phone outages across the Hudson Valley, NY are widely being attributed to Verizon and are affecting many businesses and families
4 things holding back restoration of Florida’s electric grid - POLITICO POLITICO
More than 1.6 million customers in the state remained without power Friday, with no estimate of how many weeks it will take to restore them all.
Many Islanders likely to remain in the dark through weekend | CBC News
Maritime Electric has about 200 crews from across the country trying to restore power for customers without — but some will remain in the dark through the weekend.
Crews "ready" to address power outages caused by Hurricane Ian, energy official says - CBS News
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
How Americans feel about home backup power and rising outages
Eighty-four percent of Americans are worried about power outages – here's how they feel about addressing blackouts with backup power.
Puerto Ricans Fear Extended Blackout After Hurricane Fiona - The New York Times
Residents, who pay some of the highest electricity rates in the United States, say they have little patience for the kind of outages they faced after Hurricane Maria.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Black River, New York
| City | Black River |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 13612 |