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Power surge causes transformer fires in Waltham - 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
Eversource, which provides electricity to more than 29,000 customers in Waltham, said in a statement that its substations on Pine and Main streets experienced “a high voltage and equipment issue.”
A power outage didn’t prevent Westwood from posting a lights-out Tri-Valley League ‘road’ win vs. Medfield - 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
When Medfield's home stadium went dark, the second half of the game was relocated six miles away to Westwood, where the Wolverines scored a 21-6 TVL road win on their home turf.
Boston University campus suffers ‘major’ power outage - 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
Much of BU's Charles River campus lost power on Tuesday evening, after an apparent transmission problem, officials said.
Friday evening thunderstorms fell trees; lightning causes fires, 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
Friday's storms hit hardest in Greater Worcester, but were brief and had wound down by early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Norton.
Brookline Village Power Outage Strikes Hundreds On Steamy Afternoon | Brookline, MA Patch
Brookline Village Power Outage Strikes Hundreds On Steamy Afternoon - Brookline, MA - Nearly 500 Brookline residents were without power during parts of Friday.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
It’s hot, and the AC’s cranking. But utilities are confident in New England’s power grid. - 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
Amid reports of power outages in New England and a major heat wave that won’t break for days, some might be wondering whether the region’s power grid can handle the area’s electric needs.
Power Outages Affect Thousands in Mass. During Hot Weather – NBC Boston
Power outages in Medford, Acton, Falmouth and other Massachusetts communities kept residents' air conditioners off in temperatures surpassing 90 degrees
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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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Harvard, Massachusetts
| City | Harvard |
| County | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 01451 |
Trees and power lines down near Bull Park.