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Hicksville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Local media relayed a picture of a healthy one foot diameter tree limb that was blown down onto a power line and onto High Street.
Emergency management officials reported a roof was blown off a shed and into power lines.
Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down across the town of Hicksville.
Two trees, with some signs of rot, were blown down by strong winds. Several four to ten inch diameter branches were also down in the area. Power lines were reported down, likely from falling branches.
Law enforcement officials reported several power poles, with transformers, blown down.
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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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Hicksville, Ohio
| City | Hicksville |
| County | Defiance |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 43526 |
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