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A second weak tornado impacted the community of Compton. The short-lived, EF-0, tornado developed near the intersection of Greenleaf Boulevard and South Santa Fe Avenue and moved to the intersection of Orcutt Avenue and East 69th Street. One power line was downed as well as several tree branches. Additionally, minor roof damage was reported to a couple of homes.
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Evacuations, Water Rescues, Traffic: Here’s What to Know About the Election Day Storm – NBC Los Angeles
Southern Californians woke up to stormy conditions on Tuesday as they headed to the polls, with the wettest day of a three-day storm impacting everything from...
Fugitive on the Run From Feds Busted at Disney World
Quashon Burton had been on the run since last year before he was apprehended at 'The Most Magical Place on Earth.'
Disneyland Guests Accused of Leaving Child Unattended in Stroller
According to a viral TikTok video, a young child appears to have been left alone in their stroller at Disneyland.
75,000 P.E.I. households still without power as utility pleads for public's help | CBC News
About 75,000 Maritime Electric customers are still without power amid what the utility is calling "the largest restoration project" in the history of the company in the wake of post-tropical storm Fiona.
Fairview fire near Hemet that killed 2 grows to 4,500 acres - Los Angeles Times
It’s unclear what the 'circuit activity' was or whether Southern California Edison’s equipment played a role
Flex Alert for Monday – the sixth alert in a row: heat wave continues
Yesterday the National Weather Service's Los Angeles office reported record high temperatures across the Southland
Hottest temperatures of the heat wave expected Tuesday; No rolling blackouts, so far Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Don’t expect relief from the scorching heat any time soon. The National Weather Service has extended an Excessive Heat Warning until Friday evening as a “heat dome” over much of California continues to deliver oppressively hot temperatures. The warning extends to the greater Los Angeles area including downtown L.A., Beverly Hills, Compton, Culver City, Hollywood, […]
Mission Hills mobile home park's power goes out amid heatwave - CBS Los Angeles
CBSLA Investigative Reporter Kristine Lazar talked to residents at the mobile home park where the power has been out since Thursday. The outage has created a extremely hot environment for residents who rely on the power for their oxygen and other medical necessities.
Tens of thousands of SoCal Edison customers could lose power amid heat wave
Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers may lose power during the electric supply company's scheduled outages, with some of the customers being left in the dark during this week's heat wave.
2 injured in high-speed crash that also knocked out power to Watts neighborhood - ABC7 Los Angeles
A serious crash sent at least two people to the hospital and knocked out power to a Watts neighborhood Thursday morning.
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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.
Compton, California
| City | Compton |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 90220, 90221, 90222, 90223, 90224 |
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