Power Outage in Bessemer City, NC

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Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
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Duke Energy
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City Electric Department
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(704) 866-6823 Report Online
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City of Kings Mountain Electric Division
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(704) 730-2125
EnergyUnited
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Bessemer City Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

January 12, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

County comms reported numerous tress and power lines blown down, with a few blown transformers across Gaston County.

Bessemer City - Stanley

News

Tracking Ian rain and wind in the Piedmont Triad | Live Updates | wfmynews2.com

WFMY News 2 is bringing you live Friday updates on weather conditions, Duke Energy power outages, damage, and flooding from Ian across the Greensboro area.

Sep 30, 2022

Winter storm moves out of Charlotte leaving icy conditions | wcnc.com

The Carolinas are hoping to thaw out after an icy mix left roads covered and impassable in many areas.

Jan 17, 2022

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I live off Dallas cherryville btwn Dallas and cherryville. Been w.out power for an hour... Rutherford electric has MADE me aware there is an outage... DUHH DUMBEY... But NO reason why

Concerned civilian | November 30, 2022  

Yes ! Power out about 12 mi rd ago still unknown read Son, outages are all the way east down Dallas cherryville highway from my location

Rita conner | November 30, 2022  

Yes ! Power out about 12 mi rd ago still unknown read Son, outages are all the way east down Dallas cherryville highway from my location

Rita conner | November 30, 2022  

power outage in Bessemer City. My husband sleeps with a C-pap machine and we heard it will not be back on until around 1:30 a.m. We do not have a generator.

Carol Crane | May 31, 2020  

Power has been out for 10 minutes. I was trying to feed my kids and it went out

Devin Jackson | May 31, 2020  

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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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Bessemer City, North Carolina

City Bessemer City
County Gaston
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 28016

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