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Castaic Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Strong thunderstorms developed near the burn scar of the Powerhouse Fire. Heavy rain from the thunderstorms generated significant mud and debris flows across Lake Hughes Road.
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California Declares an Energy Emergency Alert 3 With Possible Power Outages – NBC Los Angeles
California power grid managers declare an Energy Emergency Alert 3 with possible rotating power outages Tuesday night when demand for electricity is forecast to...
L.A. sees third day of record-setting temperatures as wildfires, outages bear down
Southern California is bracing for a scorching-hot Labor Day weekend while firefighters continue to battle wildfires.
Triple-digit heat, wildfires, outages hit Southern California - Los Angeles Times
Southern California is bracing for a scorching-hot Labor Day weekend while firefighters continue to battle wildfires.
Woods Fire: Sonora wildfire prompts evacuations in Tuolumne County
Firefighters working through the night have stopped forward progress the Woods Fire, which is burning close to the heart of Sonora in Tuolumne County.
California Heat Wave Raises Risk of Power Outages, Fires | KQED Search-Icon KQED Save Article Save Article Share-FB Share-Twitter Share-Email KQED KQED
A heat wave is raising temperatures throughout California into the triple digits, potentially increasing strain on the state's power grid and the threat of wildfires.
Map: All the wildfires burning in California
Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters warned, bringing the threat of power outages and more wildfires.
Power Outages May Rise Like Balloons (And Thanks To Them, Too) | LAist
Foil balloons may seem innocent enough. But their metallic surfaces conduct electricity, so when they hit a power line they can cause it to short circuit or surge.
Over 3,600 Impacted By Santa Clarita Power Outage Over 3,600 Impacted By Santa Clarita Power Outage
Over 3,600 customers are impacted in Newhall and Stevenson Ranch due to a power outage Thursday.
Power restored to thousands of PG&E west county customers following Forestville crash
The Forestville crash involving a suspected intoxicated driver affected a tower holding both transmission and distribution lines, according to PG&E. As many as 12,611 customers lost power.
Southern California rain: Power outages, flooded streets as rain storm moves through region - ABC7 Los Angeles
A storm was drenching much of Southern California, flooding roadways cross the region while raising concerns over potential mud and debris flows.
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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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Castaic, California
| City | Castaic |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 91310, 91384 |
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