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Fleetwood Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several power poles and trees were downed due to thunderstorm winds. A barn roof was blown off.
Quarter size hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Fleetwood Borough. Lightning strikes caused about 2,000 homes and businesses to lose power in Berks County that evening across ten municipalities including Fleetwood.
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Berks power outages: 8,000 affected following wet, windy night
There is no word from the utility companies about when power will be restored.
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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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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
City | Fleetwood |
County | Berks |
State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 19522 |
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