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Today's five things to know include a fatal crash in Niskayuna, a missing Hoosick Falls girl found in Maryland and a serious Sunday power outage that killed the lights in over 13,000 Capital Region homes.
Scattered outages as high winds approach
Robust wind and heavy rain could hit the Capital Region when a cold front moves in...
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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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Hoosick Falls, New York
| City | Hoosick Falls |
| County | Rensselaer |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 12090 |