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Columbus Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple trees were blown down on a home on Red Fox Rd, about 5 miles east northeast of Tryon. A tree was blown down on power lines on Golf Course Rd near Landrum Rd. A fell on a home Collinsville Rd, about 6 miles east southeast of Columbus. A shed was also flipped in the area.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A tree fell on a porch, resulting in significant damage.
A few trees and powerlines were blown down.
Sheriff's department reported numerous trees and power lines down. Between 10 and 20 trees were blown onto Interstate 26. A public report of a roof being torn off a building at a country club was also received.
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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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Columbus, North Carolina
| City | Columbus |
| County | Polk |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28722 |
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