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Video: Elderly woman drives SUV into Massachusetts mall
No one was injured in the incident, police said.
Passengers on Framingham-bound train flee after rush hour power outage
When an MBTA Framingham Line train lost power during rush hour, some passengers exited the train cars and climbed over a fence.
More Than 9,000 People Without Power In Stoughton As Heat Wave Winds Down | Norfolk Daily Voice
A heat wave is enough to deal with, but throw a power outage on top and the whole narrative changes. This became a reality for residents in Stoughton as 90% of the town was without power on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, Stoughton P…
‘If you need to go out, be careful’: After nor’easter blasts coast, thousands may wait days for electricity - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
More than 332,000 customers in Massachusetts were without power early Thursday morning, mostly south of Boston. Officials said it may be days before power is fully restored. Roads and schools were closed, and hundreds of trees and limbs were down after the strong storm.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts customers still without power as storm cleanup stretches into 2nd day - masslive.com
Thursday morning, more than 330,000 customers remained without power, a day after a nor'easter tore through the state with hurricane-force wind gusts.
Baker urges patience as crews begin to restore power in 'multi-day' storm cleanup | WBUR News WBUR WBUR Download Twitter Twitter facebook Email Twitter Close WBUR facebook Twitter
A coastal Nor'easter moving through the region became what's known as a bomb cyclone overnight, meaning it underwent a rapid drop in air pressure.
Nor'easter slams South Shore, MA with strong wind, heavy rain
The South Shore bore the brunt of power failures with several towns at near 100 percent customers without power.
Strong Nor’easter Wind Knocks Out Power in Mass. – NBC Boston
Hundreds of people were already without power Tuesday morning in Massachusetts as wind gusts reached 20 mph. And the wind is expected to intensify significantly...
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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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Braintree, Massachusetts
| City | Braintree |
| County | Norfolk |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02184, 02185 |