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High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end - Portland Press Herald
The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.
Do you have a bad commute? It’s probably nothing like in Jackman where road closure leads to 143-mile detour - CentralMaine.com
Detour follows state routes designed to accommodate the weight of commercial vehicles, but local drivers may be able to access private and logging roads to shorten the alternate route.
Data reveals Maine suffers from some of the longest power outages in country
An 8 Investigates review of nationwide reliability data reveals Maine has some of the longest and most frequent power outages in the country.
What Maine is doing to tamp down the worst power outages in the nation
Maine averages four outages per year with a duration of 14 hours.
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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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Jackman, Maine
| City | Jackman |
| County | Somerset |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04945 |
A severe thunderstorm downed power lines just south of Jackman.