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The Utica Comets have announced the rescheduled date for Monday's postponed game, which will resume already in progress. There was about 2:30 remaining in the second period with the Comets leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2-1 when the power and all of the lights went out at the Adirondack Bank Center.
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Gillette Stadium has postponed opening the gates to the highly-anticipated New England Country Music Fest due to severe thunderstorms moving through the area.
Tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Mass., but storm leaves damage, power outages - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
Powerful thunderstorms that rolled across Massachusetts Saturday evening, at one point causing nearly 9,000 reported power outages. But that number had dropped to 1,552 by early Sunday.
School cancellations MA list for Oct. 27 as storm causes power outages
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Storm sweeps through Attleboro area, taking out trees, power, closing some schools | Local News | thesunchronicle.com
Damaging winds and rain from a “bomb cyclone” knocked out power to thousands of homes in the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday as it also toppled trees across roads
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An equipment failure at the National Grid substation in the south end of Wrentham was the cause of a widespread power failure Thursday night, a spokesperson for the utility said.
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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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Foxboro, Massachusetts
City | Foxboro |
County | Norfolk |
State | Massachusetts (MA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 02035 |
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