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Greensboro neighborhood dealing with power outages after storm | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Some people living in the Hamilton Forest neighborhood in Greensboro were without electricity and running water for nearly 72 hours. Around two dozen Duke Energy lineworkers restored the power in the community Monday afternoon. “We lose power very quickly, and it takes a while to get it back,” said Richard Ranieri, […]
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Rescue crews in Florida painstakingly searched for survivors and the Carolinas began assessing the damage. Updates.
Ian brings wet, windy conditions to NC coast as it arrives in Carolinas
Rain bands from Hurricane Ian lashed Southeastern North Carolina Friday as storm-driven waves brought heavy surf and erosion woes to area beaches.
More than 55,000 customers without power in Wake County, 1 out of 10 Zoom In Zoom In Zoom In Zoom In
Recovery efforts underway in the Triangle and across the state after Ian blew through North Carolina as a post-tropical cyclone Friday.
Report your outages:' Appalachian Power issues storm prep update ahead of Ian impacts | WSET
Appalachian Power issued a storm preparedness update on Friday afternoon. The power company said it is monitoring the path of Hurricane Ian.
Cuba loses all electricity after Hurricane Ian knocks out power grid | PBS NewsHour
Work is being done to gradually restore service to the country’s 11 million people after the country's entire power grid collapsed.
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Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
Nearly a week after Hurricane Fiona, half of Puerto Rico still without power | PBS NewsHour
Half of Puerto Rico is without power more than five days after Hurricane Fiona struck — including an entire town where not a single work crew has arrived.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WANE 15 Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Boil advisory in Beckley after main water line break Open Navigation Close Navigation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Water Company issued a boil water advisory earlier today, September 2, 2022, for downtown Beckley after a main water line reportedly broke. Around 12 PM, Beckley Water Company posted on their Facebook to report a main water line broke and there was an immediate boil advisory for South Eisenhower Drive […]
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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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Head Waters, Virginia
| City | Head Waters |
| County | Highland |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24442 |