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More than forty trees were reported down, along with multiple power lines down and several homes damaged due to trees falling on them and the wind around Benson.
Three trees were blown down along a swath from 6 mile north of Coats Crossroads to 3 miles east of Benson. One of the trees was blown down onto power lines on Cleveland School Road.
Several trees and power lines down within the city limits. A canopy was also blown off a gas station.
Trees and powerlines were blown down, knocking out power for several hours.
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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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Benson, North Carolina
| City | Benson |
| County | Johnston |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27504 |
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