Power Outage in Hillsborough, NC

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Duke Energy
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Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation
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Duke Energy
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Dominion Energy
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Duke Energy
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Hillsborough Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 13, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole was snapped off on Ode Turner Road.

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July 8, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were reported down in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

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June 19, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down west of Hillsborough.

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July 9, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

Law enforcement reported downed trees on power-lines along NC-HWY 86 near Rocky Lane.

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November 19, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two trees were blown down onto powerlines along Highway 57 in Caldwell.

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News

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.

Nov 10, 2022

U.S. Midterm Elections Updates: Biden, Harris Say Midterms Shows Democracy is 'In Tact'

Control of Congress is still at stake, as votes continue to be counted in key races.

Nov 8, 2022

Nicole latest: Last of rain storms continue to push east Zoom In Zoom In

On Friday night, heavy rain and strong winds pushed across central North Carolina.

Nov 7, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

1 displaced in Hillsborough house fire during Ian: officials Open Navigation Close Navigation

One person is displaced after a house fire in Hillsborough during Hurricane Ian Friday night, according to the Orange Rural Fire Department.

Oct 1, 2022

FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response | FEMA.gov Lock

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to tour areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Ian to survey response activities and assess unmet needs. On Friday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved the Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration.

Oct 1, 2022

Historic search and rescue operation underway as Ian's death toll reaches 87

The White House announced late Saturday that the president and first lady will visit Puerto Rico on Monday and Florida on Wednesday.

Oct 1, 2022

Storm Causes Orange, Durham and Chatham Residents to Start Weekend with No Power - Chapelboro.com

Widespread power outages from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ian remained into Saturday across Orange, Chatham and Durham counties.

Oct 1, 2022

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update

Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In

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."

Sep 25, 2022

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No power on strawberry / surrey

Kevin | August 11, 2020  

We have no power on in neighborhood.

Barbara Knapp | August 11, 2020  

We had two blackouts within 5 minutes of each other; restored within 2-3 minutes. What happened

Beth Hardy | March 21, 2020  

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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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Hillsborough, North Carolina

City Hillsborough
County Orange
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27278

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