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Collegeville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several reports of trees and power lines down in the Collegeville area. Time estimated from radar.
Damage from a squall line of severe thunderstorms in the northwest Philadelphia suburbs peaked in Montgomery County. A swath of wind damage (downed trees) occurred from around Collegeville southeast into Abington Township and Hatboro. PECO Energy reported about 78,500 homes and businesses lost power, 16,000 were still without power on the evening of the 11th. Pennsylvania Power and Light reported about 2,000 of its customers also lost power in the county. Power was not fully restored until the 12th.||Abington, Collegeville, Royersford, Trappe and Upper Providence were among the municipalities that suffered the most damage. About 40 percent of Lansdale Borough lost power. Downed trees damaged vehicles in Whitpain and Montgomery Townships. Other municipalities that reported downed trees and some road closures included Hatboro, Pottstown, Jenkintown, Lower Gwynedd, Lower Providence and Lower Salford. The Salford Hills Elementary School dismissed children early because of lost power.||A 61-year-old man died in Upper Merion Township of carbon monoxide poisoning after running a generator in his home. His wife survived.
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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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Collegeville, Pennsylvania
| City | Collegeville |
| County | Montgomery |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19426 |
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how long will I be out? Jonlyn lane thanks