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Hemet Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A line of severe thunderstorms produced a brief tornado south of Hemet in the Diamond Valley area. The tornado picked up a metal storage shed and tossed it onto a power pole.
News
Climate change leads to massive jump in weather-related power outages during past 10 years, study finds
Weather-related power outages are fast becoming more common across the U.S. due to climate change, a new study found, leaving an increasing impact on local economies and residents' health.
MSNBC, CNN give straight news on California grid issues after panning Texas over winter blackout | Fox News
Media outlets that mocked and criticized Texas over the 2021 winter storm that caused crippling blackouts are playing the news straight with California.
Tropical Storm Kay breaks heat and rain records across Southern California - Los Angeles Times
Heavy rains began in San Diego and moved north, with some expected to last into Saturday.
California avoids widespread rolling blackouts as heat strains grid
Power grids in California and other states are becoming more vulnerable to climate-related disasters such as heat waves, storms and wildfires.
California Wildfires, Blackout Fears Create Conflict for Electric Car Users
Cal Fire urges residents to prioritize their lives over conserving energy.
Extreme Heat Power Outages + Brew Ha Ha + Fairview Fire Deaths | Orange County, CA Patch
Extreme Heat Power Outages + Brew Ha Ha + Fairview Fire Deaths - Orange County, CA - The quickest way to catch up on the most important things happening today in Orange County.
As California Pushes Toward EVs, Flex Alert Asks People Not to Charge Cars During Peak Hours – NBC Los Angeles
Power officials are urging people not to charge their electric vehicles during peak hours during this heat wave as they extended a Flex Alert Thursday.
Thunderstorms Dump On Parts Of Riverside County | Palm Desert, CA Patch
Thunderstorms Dump On Parts Of Riverside County - Palm Desert, CA - There may be just enough moisture remaining Thursday to allow for isolated showers or thunderstorms to develop over the mountains.
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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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Hemet, California
| City | Hemet |
| County | Riverside |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 92543, 92544, 92545, 92546 |
How will California ever keep up with electricity supply when all those electrical cars are plugging in ? California isn’t able to keep up even now how pathetic those in government are with their critical thinking, seems to be lacking
WHY IN THE HELL ARE THEY TURNING OFF THE ELECTRIC IN ANY STATE. ESPECIALLY WHEN PEOPLE BUY THAT SO CALLED SOLAR AND NOT USING THAT F CKING SO.CAL EDISON
On an off power today as winds kick in....hopefully no fire will be started in Riverside, San Diego,
Power out since a little after 4:00 pm.