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Strong thunderstorm winds took down a tree on church Street in Elmira. The snapped off 6 feet from the ground. The tree landed on a car parked in a driveway. Four people in the station wagon suffered only minor scrapes from glass when the tree landed on the rear of the car. Musical equipment in the back was smashed. In Big Flats it took down several large trees along Route 352. Some of the trees took down utility lines. A large produce stand was flipped. 2100 customers lost power in Chemung County and adjacent Steuben County.
Storm spotters reported that trees were blown down along Routes 352 and 64. A lightning strike also casued a power interuption at a local store.
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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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Big Flats, New York
| City | Big Flats |
| County | Chemung |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 14814 |
Lightning hit the Ruby Tuesday restaurant at the Arnot Mall in Big Flats. The lightning lifted the roof off the building, shut off the electricity, and burned out the air conditioning unit. The smoke from the unit and the power outage temporarily closed the mall.