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A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and power lines across the central third and south central parts of Berks County. These included parts of the following municipalities: Bethel, Exeter, Maxatawny, Mount Penn, Reading, Richmond, Penhurst and Womelsdorf. About 2,500 homes and businesses lost power. Power was restored within about one hour.
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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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Bethel, Pennsylvania
| City | Bethel |
| County | Berks |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19507 |
Trees and power lines were downed in the area. Time estimated from radar.