Power Outage in Dresden, TN

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Power outage in Dresden, Tennessee? Contact your local utility company.

Weakley County Municipal Electric System
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(731) 587-9521
Carroll County Electric Department
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(731) 986-8284
Gibson Electric Membership Corporation
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(800) 977-4076 Report Online
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Dresden Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 3, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in Dresden. An office building in Dresden suffered roof damage.

Dresden - Dresden
February 24, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Some trees and power lines down across the county.

Dresden - Palmersville
August 4, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Straight line winds blew several trees and power lines down across Northern and Eastern Weakley County.

Dukedom - Dresden
July 15, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines between Greenfield and Dresden.

Dresden - Greenfield
April 10, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines countywide.

Martin - Dresden

News

TEMA FLASH REPORT #1 February Ice Storm

CURRENT SITUATION Tennessee is experiencing dual weather hazards today with a system that began with heavy rainfall, and a threat of flash flooding, slowly becoming a freezing rain event with the hazards of power outages and worsening travel conditions.

Feb 3, 2022

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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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Dresden, Tennessee

City Dresden
County Weakley
State Tennessee (TN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 38225

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