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Vehicle crashes into utility pole on Route 2 in North Adams | Breaking | berkshireeagle.com
A vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on Route 2 in North Adams on Tuesday morning, knocking out power on the city's west side.
Eversource power loss in Pittsfield closes businesses and briefly traps a man in an elevator | Central Berkshires | berkshireeagle.com
A power loss cut business activity short late Wednesday afternoon and affected residences along North Street.
Power restored in Rensselaer County after equipment malfunction Open Navigation Close Navigation
Residents in parts of Rensselaer County experienced another widespread power outage for about 90 minutes on Tuesday. According to the National Grid Outage Map, around 12,000 customers were without power.
Officials report 3,000 customers without power after wind, rain and snow move through Mass. - 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
The outages are due to a powerful weather system that brought strong winds and heavy rains to coastal Massachusetts while snow began accumulating out west after a bright and sunny Marathon Monday, officials said.
Western Massachusetts Braces for Another Winter Storm
Berkshire County and western Massachusetts are expecting heavy snowfall this weekend.
Power outage reported on Montgomery Road in Westfield Open Navigation Close Navigation
Westfield residents in the area of Montgomery Road were without power Tuesday after a large branch took down power lines.
Extreme weather is causing longer power outages. States and utilities can’t agree on solutions - The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Loading...
State officials are reluctant to ask ratepayers to foot the bill for investments experts say are needed to fortify the grid against increasingly severe weather.
Thousands without power in Massachusetts Thursday after Ida hits region - masslive.com
More than 12,000 households and businesses in Massachusetts are without power Thursday morning.
Nearly 1,000 western Massachusetts residents still without power after Saturday’s Nor’easter | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation
After Saturday's snow storm, parts of western Massachusetts are still dealing with some power outages.
Thousands without power after strong storms move through western Massachusetts | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation
The 22News Storm Team has issued a Severe Weather Alert for Wednesday as strong winds could cause wind damage and power outages.
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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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Berkshire, Massachusetts
| City | Berkshire |
| County | Berkshire |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 01224 |
I have lost power in berkshire ny. Tioga County. I have small children and worried about not having heat.. I am enquiring about estimated time power may be restored.