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Patriots Point closed due to power outage following severe weather | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Officials say power at the USS Yorktown has been restored. The Patriots Point museum and recreational areas will resume normal business hours on Sunday. — MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The museum at Patriots Point is closed Saturday due to a power outage following Hurricane Ian. Business across the lowcountry are without power Saturday […]
How to keep kids busy during a power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
These days, children live on electronic devices, but when you can’t charge them or need to conserve battery life, you’ll need a plan B.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with more flooding | wltx.com
The state is expected to be dealing with Hurricane Ian's impacts all throughout Friday and perhaps into early Saturday morning.
POWER OUTAGES: Crews working to restore power across Lowcountry Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Just over 770 electric customers remained without power at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, down from nearly 150,000 Friday afternoon as the Lowcountry felt the effects of the storm.
South Carolina energy companies are preparing for outages during storm Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
South Carolina energy providers are preparing for potential outages during Ian.
Energy providers preparing for possible storm impacts | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Energy providers Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper say they are keeping a close eye on the forecast as Hurricane Ian approaches the states. Preparations are underway to ensure the companies are ready to respond should the power grid be impacted. “So, we’re gassing up trucks, bucket trucks, making sure we have […]
Fire causes power outages in Awendaw Saturday night | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCBD) – A fire in Awendaw caused power outages for Berkeley Electric customers Saturday night. According to Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District, crews responded to a transformer fire on Sewee Road around 9 p.m. Saturday. Power in the greater Awendaw area was out Saturday night as a result of the fire. Awendaw-McClellanville officials notified […]
Stormy Saturday leads to waterspout on Pawleys Island, power outage and tornado warning in Horry County | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A storm that moved across the Grand Strand Saturday morning knocked out power to about 950 Horry Electric customers in the Garden City area, produced a tornado warning in the Little River area, dumped lots of rain and even resulted in a watersport on Pawleys Island. Horry Electric Cooperative’s online […]
Dominion Energy reports over 1000 people without power in Columbia Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Hundreds of people were left without power Friday morning in Columbia.
Isle of Palms, surrounding areas, reporting power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
An outrage has left 2,542 customers without power on Isle of Palms and the surrounding area Friday night.
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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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Dorchester, South Carolina
| City | Dorchester |
| County | Dorchester |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29437 |
It happened this morning at 5 o'clock in Savin Hill. I got to work in time. The MBTA station was on time.
104 Howland Street Dorchester MA 02121