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Trees and powerlines were blown down.
Sheriff's Department reported trees and power lines blown down countywide -- reaching the higher mountains shortly after midnight.
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Duke Energy crews assess damage, restore power for thousands of customers across Florida | Duke Energy | News Center
Duke Energy crews are rapidly restoring power to thousands of customers as Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move through Florida.
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Control of Congress is still at stake, as votes continue to be counted in key races.
Updated report on Danville Power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
The City of Danville has given an Ian situation report. They say the National Weather Service is saying Ian has continued to weaken, with the heaviest rain and strongest wind moving north. However, clouds and light rain may persist.
Duke Energy crews to begin power restoration, damage assessment as Ian exits Florida | Duke Energy | News Center
Ian continues to move through Florida, cutting power to more than 680,000 Duke Energy Florida customers so far, with more power outages likely to occur later today as the storm exits the state.
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Southwest Florida officials are preparing for Hurricane Ian power outages and have a plan that begins with critical service providers first.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 residents lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation, according to Dominion Energy. Although power was restored, the squirrel is not believed to have survived after getting into a substation and causing the outage.
2 RCPS closed due to power outage; power restored to area impacted Open Navigation Close Navigation
Crews from Appalachian Power have restored power to the area impacted Friday morning. Two Roanoke County Public Schools were closed on Friday because of the power outage.
Eastman identifies cause of power outage | Appalachian Highlands | timesnews.net
Eastman released information on the cause of the July 22 power outage at the Kingsport plant.
Lynchburg Concord Turnpike Convenience Center closed due to power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
The City of Lynchburg has temporarily closed the Concord Turnpike Convenience Center on Saturday.
Power outages climb in southwest, central Virginia from Friday storms Open Navigation Close Navigation
Residents of southwest Virginia are continuing to lose power as severe weather spreads throughout the region.
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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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Highlands, North Carolina
| City | Highlands |
| County | Macon |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28741 |
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Power outage at 1204 South Main St Tues. 5am
Power out 803 Highlands Mtn. Club
Power outage 7:30 pm 105 Talley Road Highlands NC.
Holt Knob, Highlands, NC Power outage, Sunday 11 AM