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Edwards Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple trees and power lines were blown down around town.
A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected portions of western Hinds county including the towns of Edwards, Utica, and Bolton as well as some damage around Clinton. Numerous trees were blown down in the western portion of the county. Power lines were blown down at Northside Elementary school east northeast of Clinton. A large tree was blown down along Lakeview Road just east of Clinton.
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Severe weather moved through the Pine Belt on Friday afternoon bringing down trees and leaving several communities without power.
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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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Edwards, Mississippi
| City | Edwards |
| County | Hinds |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39066 |
A severe thunderstorm brought a swath of damaging winds to portions of central Hinds County. A tree was blown down on Royal Street near Edwards. Several trees and power lines were blown down around Clinton. Trees were blown down across Billy Bell Road to the south-southeast of Pocahontas.