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A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires throughout Cecil County. The combination of damaging winds and lightning caused about 2,000 homes and businesses in the county to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the afternoon of the 21st. Heavy rain from the thunderstorm also flooded Delaware Avenue in Elkton.
A couple of trees and wires were pulled down by a severe thunderstorm in and around Chesapeake City. About 6,000 homes and businesses lost power because of the severe thunderstorms and lightning in Cecil County.
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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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Chesapeake City, Maryland
| City | Chesapeake City |
| County | Cecil |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21915 |
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees on properties located near the Cecil County border with Delaware. The combination of damaging winds and lightning caused about 5,800 homes and businesses to lose power in Cecil County. Power was not fully restored until the evening of the 23rd.