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Forked River Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A lightning strike in Forked River (Lacey Township) caused a fire that burned and destroyed a shed. Another lightning bolt struck a pole at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Parker Avenue. Wires dangled downward from it. Between the severe weather and lightning, about 800 homes and businesses lost power in Ocean County.
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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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Forked River, New Jersey
| City | Forked River |
| County | Ocean |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08731 |
Trees and power lines were downed at several locations in Forked River. Time estimated from radar.