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Trees and power lines were downed across the county. Two motor vehicle accidents, involving downed trees, occurred.
Lee Co Emergency manager reported 3 trees down on the roadway and 1 power line down between St. Charles Rd and Dog Island Rd. Time estimated.
Numerous downed trees and power lines throughout the county from the evening of Friday, September 14th through Saturday morning, September 15th.
Trees and power lines down south of Bishopville on Wisacky Hwy.
News
Sumter accident leaves 2,500 in the dark due to power outage | wltx.com
A single-vehicle crash left a large section of Sumter without power on Sunday night.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with more flooding | wltx.com
The state is expected to be dealing with Hurricane Ian's impacts all throughout Friday and perhaps into early Saturday morning.
Power outages reported in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties amid winter storm | The Sumter Item
Minor icing is being reported in the Central Midlands with a few reports of sleet and freezing rain north of Sumter as a winter storm moves through the area. As of about 9:15 a.m., there were …
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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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Bishopville, South Carolina
City | Bishopville |
County | Lee |
State | South Carolina (SC) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 29010 |
Two trees and a power line were downed near US Hwy 76 and Log Rd. Time estimated.