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Catawba Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Em reported power lines blown down and causing a structure fire on Howard Sipe Rd in Conover and numerous trees and power lines blown down between Claremont and Catawba.
Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around Newton. An outbuilding was blown into Dellinger St 3 miles south of town. Power lines were also blown down on Old Island Ford Rd in Claremont and multiple trees were blown down near Bunker Hill Covered Bridge.
Large limbs blown onto power lines.
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McDowell firefighters, emergency personnel respond to fires, wrecks and more
Heavy rains, fires, wrecks and more kept McDowell emergency personnel busy over Veterans Day weekend.
Hurricane Ian brings rain, few power outages in the Catawba Valley
Editor’s Note: Reporter Sarah Johnson contributed to this column.
Meteorologist: Less rain expected in Hickory area as Hurricane Ian shifts to the east
Light-to-moderate rain had begun to fall Friday morning in and around Hickory, but by early afternoon all indications were that the area would see less severe impacts from Hurricane Ian
Duke Energy teams prepare to respond to effects of Hurricane Ian | Duke Energy | News Center
As Hurricane Ian passes out of Florida today and follows an expected northward trek, Duke Energy is readying its crews to respond to potential power outages across the Carolinas.
Hundreds remain without power after dump truck hits power lines in north Charlotte Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The crash happened at W.T. Harris Boulevard near Reames Road and brought down power lines across the road.
Power outage impacting hundreds of customers in northeast Charlotte Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Duke Energy officials said the outage was first reported shortly after 4:30 a.m.
Family fighting to get internet fixed after 20-day outage in Union County Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
“It’s been exhausting, and we’re exasperated at this point and don’t know what else to do.”
First Alert: Thursday will remain mild after multiple Tornado Warnings on Wednesday Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Rutherford counties until 12 a.m.
Power restored, road reopened after fire at Duke Energy substation in Matthews Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
According to Duke Energy, the fire occurred on a portable piece of equipment that was being used as part of maintenance work at the substation.
Power surge fries homeowners electronics, Duke Energy won’t pay up on claims Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Duke Energy says the surge was caused by an equipment failure but now the company is refusing to cover the cost of the damage.
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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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Catawba, North Carolina
| City | Catawba |
| County | Catawba |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28609 |
When is the power going to be on in Catawba nc
Hey when’s the power coming back on in Catawba n c. It’s been all day. Come on guys fix it already.
power out 7:30 am