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Gaston Power Outages Caused by Weather
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WIS TV reported trees and powerlines down in Gaston and the surrounding area.
Reported power lines down on Highway 321 near Gaston blocking the roadway.
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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina
Hurricane Ian made landfall Friday afternoon in Georgetown, South Carolina.
Hundreds remain without power after dump truck hits power lines in north Charlotte Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The crash happened at W.T. Harris Boulevard near Reames Road and brought down power lines across the road.
Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.
Power outage impacting hundreds of customers in northeast Charlotte Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Duke Energy officials said the outage was first reported shortly after 4:30 a.m.
Crash brings down power lines, closes portion of South Blvd. in south Charlotte Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
For those headed in that direction, they’ll want to take Old Pineville Road instead until the scene is cleared.
Duke Energy responds to power outage ‘blinks’ experienced by Clover residents Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The random blinks have lasted anywhere from 20 seconds to 10 minutes long.
Storms take down trees, knock out power Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Thursday’s severe weather left a mess for customers Friday morning.
Family fighting to get internet fixed after 20-day outage in Union County Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
“It’s been exhausting, and we’re exasperated at this point and don’t know what else to do.”
Several thousand customers experience outages after showers, storms Saturday afternoon Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Approximately 4,000 customers are without power in the Salisbury area on Saturday 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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Gaston, South Carolina
| City | Gaston |
| County | Lexington |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29053 |
Sheriff reported numerous trees and powerlines down from Gaston to Swansea.