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Orange Beach Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and power lines were blown down by winds from a thunderstorm. One of the trees fell on an automobile and damaged it.
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At least 2 dead as Hurricane Nicole weakens after striking Florida | CNN Close icon
At least two people have died during the damage wrought by Nicole's overnight landfall Thursday along Florida's eastern shore, which knocked out power to thousands, pushed buildings near collapse and flooded the coast as the first hurricane to hit the United States in November in nearly 40 years.
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response | FEMA.gov Lock
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to tour areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Ian to survey response activities and assess unmet needs. On Friday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved the Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration.
Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Hurricane Ian takes aim at South Carolina | CNN Close icon
Ian's vicious combination of winds, rain and storm surge caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, cut off roadways and left millions of Florida residents without power Thursday as it again intensified into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and barreled toward South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Ian battered Florida's Volusia and Flagler counties
Tropical Storm Ian cut a path of destruction as it tore through Volusia and Flagler counties this week. Many neighborhoods remain underwater.
Hurricane Ian: Volusia officials report widespread flooding, damage
Hurricane Ian left a trail of damage across Volusia County. Here are important local updates.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WNCT Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
15-Story Binghamton Tower Without Power After Transformer Blast loading... loading... loading...
Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
Watch: Massive hammerhead shark chases stingrays as swimmers flee Alabama beach
The couple said that the hammerhead shark spotted on the Alabama beach was 10 to 12 feet long.
Kentucky flooding: 16 people dead and death toll expected to rise as catastrophic flooding enters its second day | CNN Close icon
At least 16 people are dead, including children, and the toll is "going to get a lot higher" following catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday.
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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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Orange Beach, Alabama
| City | Orange Beach |
| County | Baldwin |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 36561 |
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