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Forest Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Power lines were blown down on State Route 589.
Power lines were blown down just outside of Forest. In Oak Grove, roof damage to a house occurred due to the winds, another structure was damaged after a tree fell on it, and numerous power lines were blown down.
A few trees and power lines were blown down off Highway 589.
News
Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset
Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
Power shutoffs and evacuations for the 2022 east wind event
This post includes information about power shutoffs and evacuations during the Sept. 2022 wind storm. This post will be updated.
Friday Lightning Storm Sparks Fires in Lolo National Forest
Due to severe thunderstorms and lightning across the Lolo National Forest, firefighters were actively responding to multiple smoke reports.
Storm Knocks Out Power for Thousands in Moore County | News | thepilot.com
Thousands of electric customers in Moore County lost power after a thunderstorm barreled through the area on Saturday evening.
LIVE UPDATES: Power outages in NW Ohio after severe storm Monday | wtol.com
ToledoEdison has reported and fixed numerous power outages since Tuesday. The storm's effects are still being felt as local power grids struggle to stay on.
Monroe office closed today, 6/10/2022, due to an electrical outage | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.
Closings, delays due to power outages | Weather Headlines | ktbs.com
SHREVEPORT, La. - Following Tuesday night's storms, more than a dozen Caddo Parish schools and all schools in Haughton and Plain Dealing will be closed Wednesday due to power outages.
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School officials in the ArkLaTex are announcing closures following storms on Wednesday.
Power outage in Pine Saturday morning | Local News | paysonroundup.com
A snapped power line left most of Pine without power from about 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8. A resident saw a power line dangling over the
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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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Forest, Louisiana
| City | Forest |
| County | West Carroll |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71242 |
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