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A tree was reported down on a power line near South Garner Park.
A tree was blown down on a transmission line that feeds two substations near Mechanical Boulevard, which resulted in a large power outage affecting around 10,000 customers.
Widespread trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county. Some of the trees fell onto homes. Approximately 73,000 people in Wake County lost power. In Raleigh, one large tree toppled onto the patio of NOFO at the Pig restaurant on Fairview Road. There were no injuries. Monetary damages were estimated.
Amateur radio reported that downed power lines were partially blocking traffic on Old Stage Road.
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On Friday night, heavy rain and strong winds pushed across central North Carolina.
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Two weeks after Hurricane Ian, Florida utility operators report only a few thousand customers remain without power. Hard-hit areas like Fort Myers Beach will nonetheless be tough to repair.
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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.
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From the Carolina coast to Central NC, Ian leaves thousands in the dark after heavy rains, strong winds bring down trees and power lines.
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Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
Duke Energy as of 7:20 p.m. reported 88,000 power outages near Raleigh and 11,000 outages in Durham with 2,000 power outages in Hillsborough. Open Navigation Close Navigation
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The owner of a Garner mini mart is worried his frozen food supply is in jeopardy after a fallen tree outside the store knocked out power.
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While not everyone experienced damage from overnight thunderstorms, some counties east of Raleigh are feeling the impacts Friday morning.
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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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Garner, North Carolina
| City | Garner |
| County | Wake |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27529 |
Multiple trees were reported down on power lines.