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CMP says new substation will improve service in Bath, Phippsburg - Portland Press Herald
The new substation on Washington Street is designed to be more powerful and able to withstand flooding.
Power outage: 800K lose electricity in Maine, New York, Connecticut
Hundreds of thousands are without power after a Halloween storm swept through the eastern US, hitting New York, Maine, Pennsylvania and other states
Road closures, power outages dot Midcoast | PenBay Pilot
Residents Monday night went to bed to the sound of wind howling like a moving freight train and woke up around 7 a.m. to a quick-moving downpour with lightning and thunder. Throughout the night into the early morning hours Tuesday, fire departments...
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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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Castine, Maine
| City | Castine |
| County | Hancock |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04420, 04421 |
A microburst in the Castine area produced estimated wind gusts of 85 to 95 mph. Numerous large trees across the town were uprooted or snapped by the winds...with significant damage also reported to power lines and utility poles. Several structures and five vehicles were damaged when trees were toppled on to them. Many roads across the town were blocked for a time immediately after the storm due to the large number of fallen trees and power lines. On the campus of the Maine Maritime Academy several buildings sustained roof damage and broken windows...with damage also reported to bleachers at the football field. It was estimated that storm clean up across town could take several weeks.