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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Cherokee, Alabama? Contact your local utility company.
Sheffield Utilities
Report an Outage
(256) 389-2478
Franklin Electric Cooperative
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(256) 332-2730
Muscle Shoals Electric Board
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(256) 386-9293
Tuscumbia Utilities
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(256) 383-0321
Cherokee Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
March 30, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down along North Pike Road.
Cherokee - Cherokee
May 6, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were knocked down and tangled with power lines.
Cherokee - Cherokee
February 5, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down into the road.
Cherokee - Cherokee
September 10, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line was knocked down in Cherokee.
Cherokee - Cherokee
News
North Alabama storm damage, injuries | rocketcitynow.com
High winds are causing damage in some parts of North Alabama.
Mar 30, 2022
Winter weather causes power outages in Alabama - al.com
About 17,000 people were without power at about 3 a.m. on March 12, according to Alabama Power.
Mar 12, 2022
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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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Cherokee, Alabama
City | Cherokee |
County | Colbert |
State | Alabama (AL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 35616 |
A tree was knocked down on a power line on White Pike Road.