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A severe thunderstorm downed trees throughout southern portions of Falmouth. One of the hardest hit areas was on and near Depot Road where falling trees downed wires and snapped four power poles. One man was trapped in his vehicle for a short time. About 1000 customers lost electrical service during the event. A greenhouse on Foreside road had substantial damage with windows blown out, and the suspended ceiling was damaged by the air pressure created by the wind when the windows broke. On Old Mill Road, a large tree fell on a vehicle.
News
Squirrel blamed for power outage in Falmouth Sunday morning - Portland Press Herald
About 880 customers were affected.
More than 10,000 power outages reported in central Maine in wake of autumn storm - CentralMaine.com
The slow-moving storm knocked out power across central Maine during the day Friday, with the bulk of the outages reported in Kennebec County, many due to fallen trees.
High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end - Portland Press Herald
The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.
Crash Causes Power Outages And Heavy Traffic In Mashpee | Mashpee News | capenews.net
Power outages and heavy traffic are the result of a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 28 and Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee on Monday, October 10, at 10:55
Winds from Fiona cause power outages in Maine - Portland Press Herald
Much of the outages were in Somerset County, with 1,009 customers in the dark at one point.
Power outage at Texas airport leads to flight delays - Portland Press Herald
Cancellations continued at Austin-Bergstrom International even after electricity was restored.
Dump truck hits utility pole in Waterville; 2,600 lose power - CentralMaine.com
Truck was on Eustis Parkway Monday, assisting with replacing a water main when it struck the pole, according to officials.
Thunderstorm sets rain record, knocks out power on Peaks Island - Portland Press Herald
The storm delivered a record rainfall of 1.52 inches at the Portland Jetport.
Nearly 2,000 people without power after downed wires block I-295
Officials believe that the downed wires, which caused traffic congestion earlier on Tuesday, were caused by a blown transformer.
Dump truck to blame for power outage in Gardiner area - CentralMaine.com
According to an official at Central Maine Power Co., a dump truck "came into contact with a transmission line" off of U.S. Route 201 in Gardiner on Monday afternoon.
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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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Falmouth, Maine
| City | Falmouth |
| County | Cumberland |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04105 |
A severe thunderstorm sheared off the top of a power pole on Falmouth Road near Wright Way in Falmouth.