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Boston University campus suffers ‘major’ power outage - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
Much of BU's Charles River campus lost power on Tuesday evening, after an apparent transmission problem, officials said.
The dark night returns: Eversource grid in Boston flickers out across city | Universal Hub
Updated 9:10 am., Tuesday. Wednesday's expected temperature drop can't come soon enough for Eversource's groaning Boston power grid - and the people who keep losing their AC and lights because of it. Read more.
Heat Emergency Declared For Boston: Mayor Wu | Boston, MA Patch
Heat Emergency Declared For Boston: Mayor Wu - Boston, MA - As Massachusetts braces for some seriously high temperatures, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is planning ahead to make sure families are safe.
Passengers on Framingham-bound train flee after rush hour power outage
When an MBTA Framingham Line train lost power during rush hour, some passengers exited the train cars and climbed over a fence.
For-profit utilities leave thousands in Massachusetts without power at peak of record-breaking heat wave – Liberation News
As temperatures in Boston reached 99 degrees on July 24 — a record high for the day — nearly 20,000 people in the neighborhood of Dorchester suddenly
Crews work to restore power for over 500 customers in South Boston – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Allston Controlled Power Outage Overnight Sunday – NBC Boston
Officials for Eversource announced a controlled power outage due to repairs which need to be made in Allston, something which will leave roughly 800 residents...
Here's MA Power Outage Update By Town And When To Expect It Back | Boston, MA Patch
Here's MA Power Outage Update By Town And When To Expect It Back - Boston, MA - Some 350K people are without power across the state. Some might have to wait awhile to get the lights back on. When is kind of a guess.
MA Power Outages: 20,000 Without Power | Boston, MA Patch
MA Power Outages: 20,000 Without Power - Boston, MA - Thousands were without power as of this evening, and that number is unfortunately expected to rise as heavy winds come in.
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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.
Allston, Massachusetts
| City | Allston |
| County | Suffolk |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02134 |
We have no electricity and gas in Allston for many hours. Of course many of us are facing various kinds of problems. I tried to find an estimated time for the restoration of power but couldn’t find. Also, I wonder why it is happening lately?
We have no electricity more than an hour in Allston, MA. This is kind of unusual for a developed country like USA. In the third world country it is acceptable. But here!!!