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Power lines cause NC Highway 54 to close in Chapel Hill, officials say | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
A fallen tree brought down power lines Saturday afternoon causing Highway 54 in Chapel Hill to close.
Reports of trees down across central North Carolina
There are several reports of trees down across the Triangle as Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian moves north toward North Carolina.
Tree hits Carrboro home as 100K+ in Triangle remain without power | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
A tree fell through the roof of a home on King St. in Carrboro late in the afternoon. Burnette Smith said her sister was in the home lying in bed while it happened.
Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In
Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
Crash in Nash County kills 2; more than 60,000 without power in NC Zoom In
Sleet and snow are already falling in the Triangle, and a long day of power outages and icy conditions could be ahead.
High winds, power outages: Students left in the dark wonder why Wake didn't cancel schools as storm raged Zoom In
A power outage in Wake County and slick roads with dropping temperatures across central North Carolina saw students sent home early on the first school day of the new year.
Thousands Lose Power, Roads Get Closed in Orange County Due to Winter Storm - Chapelboro.com
A winter storm that swept across North Carolina left several thousand Orange County residents without power Monday morning.
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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.
Carrboro, North Carolina
| City | Carrboro |
| County | Orange |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27510 |
Trees were reported down on power lines along Homestead Road near Stratford Drive.