Power Outage in Bethesda, MD

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Bethesda Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 8, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported power lines down from northern Bethesda to Rockville.

Bethesda - Rockville
June 1, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Large tree limbs down on power lines.

Bethesda - Bethesda
May 25, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees down on power lines.

Bethesda - Bethesda
May 18, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Large limbs and power lines down.

Bethesda - Bethesda
May 2, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines down.

Bethesda - Bethesda

News

CPSC Issues Warning Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole | CPSC.gov

CPSC Issues Warning Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Nov 12, 2022

Messy roads, power outages and damage across the DC region due to severe storms

Severe storms continue to sweep through the D.C. region, causing damage and delays.

Sep 12, 2022

Man Arrested in Metro Power Outage – NBC4 Washington

A man was arrested for tampering with power lines at the Southern Avenue Metro Station on Friday, WMATA said.

Sep 10, 2022

Up to 1,000 People Evacuated From Bethesda Apartment Building After Fire, Power Outage – NBC4 Washington

Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, said up to 1,000 people were evacuated from 400 apartments.

Aug 25, 2022

Montgomery County considering shift to all-electric building standard, part of growing decarbonization efforts - Maryland Matters

Montgomery County is considering whether to shift to an all-electric building standard, a decarbonization effort that would be the first of its kind in Maryland.

Jul 28, 2022

D.C. region cleans up after heavy storm; some still without power - The Washington Post The Washington Post ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

The storm toppled trees and wires and caused power outages affecting thousands of people.

Jul 12, 2022

Power outages, ‘catastrophic’ damage after Northern Va. storms - WTOP News

Thousands of power customers across Northern Virginia are waking up without electricity after severe storms swept the region.

Jun 23, 2022

Heavy rain creates flooding and tree damage in the District and suburbs - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

Storms dumped more than an inch of rain across Washington area neighborhoods, causing flooding and tree damage in spots.

Jun 2, 2022

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Power out on Newington, 20816. Anyone know why?

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power out at 200 Belmont Rd apt 8

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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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Bethesda, Maryland

City Bethesda
County Montgomery
State Maryland (MD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 20810, 20811, 20813, 20814, 20816, 20817, 20824, 20827, 20889, 20892

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