Power Outage in Bloomsburg, PA

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PGE
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SVEC
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Florida Power & Light
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Georgia Power
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Bloomsburg Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 28, 2011 - Strong Wind

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages.

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February 12, 2009 - High Wind

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across Columbia County. The high winds caused numerous power outages.

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May 30, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

A cluster of slow moving thunderstorms knocked down numerous trees across Columbia county. Over 4000 customers were without power as a result of the storms.

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January 31, 2013

A sharp cold front plowed across central Pennsylvania during the early morning hours on the 30th. Very strong winds ahead/behind the front were observed with peak gusts around 50 mph. The strong winds caused isolated power outages and minor property damage. Strong wind gusts continued into the afternoon before subsiding by the evening.

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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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Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

City Bloomsburg
County Columbia
State Pennsylvania (PA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 17815

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