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Around 82,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Thursday, over two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.
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Nearly 150 Duke Energy customers are without power in the Shoals Junction area as of Friday morning.
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I’m looking at a potential power outage tonight so what am I forgetting to take care of
Getting the lights fully back on may take another week. https://t.co/jvCSLictN9
See @cmarshallnews’ report from @NewsChannel9: https://t.co/d6cseQjfYC
Hawaii winter storm: thunder, hail and power outages | AP News https://t.co/CWS3hGN7TE
Millions ordered to boil water after power outage at Houston plant https://t.co/pJDu9osXuG
#BREAKING High winds cause damage, power outages across Tri-State https://t.co/zwgtJsSeiP
Winter Storm Hits East Coast, Causing Power Outages and Flight Cancellations https://t.co/Im7Xw0g1au
Tropical Storm Henri Brings Power Outages and Record Rain to Northeast https://t.co/qFN5KN5DfB
shout out to the power outage and flood in my complex that kicked in mid 2:30 call
Latest power outage numbers from around the area https://t.co/wUSg9PBUfx
@gamcgowanques It's back up now. Major power outage with my server.
Power outage in 11357… please update on when this will be fixed??? @ConEdison
@hourlytherapy I'm not sure, but it probably involved a power outage.
@eboland11 Ummm, a power outage. Maybe a couple of strategic lightning strikes.
A sad time for Turtle fans. https://t.co/o8YBC7Lwgz https://t.co/dW2w3ubaMv
St. Vincent suffers power outage after volcano erupts https://t.co/w5t6P8khf1
Apparently yesterday’s debacle was due to a power outage. https://t.co/mjvWeoAEQ6
Ohio Power Outage Map, Update as #TORNADO Causes Blackouts Across U.S. https://t.co/2AqVw9gDyK
He’s not working or anything and I don’t know if there are any power outages in Baytown, TX.
#FLOODING, curfews, power outages across Southeast after #HURRICANE Sally https://t.co/IRXvexJdtc
What to do with food in your fridge after a major power outage https://t.co/bfrefcWQ7M
RT @ABC7NY: BREAKING NEWS: Manhattan's Upper West Side hit with power outage https://t.co/ggT3IdiAKe
RT @CBSNews: Power outage hits parts of Manhattan https://t.co/Fgg4v8Qu4v
RT @ABC7NY: BREAKING NEWS: Manhattan's Upper West Side hit with power outage https://t.co/ggT3IdiAKe
RT @fox5ny: BREAKING: Power outages across NYC. https://t.co/JULXhVktd6
RT @RajaFlores: @MountSinaiNYC @NYCHA Due to power outages from storm https://t.co/N70oP9FOO7
it’s almost four in buffalo which means we’re coming upon our daily power outage
@PSEGdelivers Hello, are you aware of a power outage in Cliffside Park?
@NYCSpeakerCoJo Forecast is nothing but hot for weeks. We can’t cope with power outages.
Brooklyn | Eldert Lane and Sutter Ave. Level 1 mobilization called in regards to a power outage.
Power Outage Affects Two-Thirds of Puerto Rico After Earthquake https://t.co/JTR1kLc3a0
We are so freaking lucky to be born/live in the #USA https://t.co/hyIq5QgDtD
Ahh boy... power outage probably until either tomorrow or weds. :(
RT @carolaskyn: Power outage in Hoboken again what is going on @PSEGdelivers
Power outage in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, Should be restored by 7pm!
Fires Spread Amid Power Outages In Northern California https://t.co/OA0udXScoR
RT @shujaxhaider: it's @sarahlovescali in the @outline, you love to see it https://t.co/VgI2SnZymF
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RT @shujaxhaider: it's @sarahlovescali in the @outline, you love to see it https://t.co/VgI2SnZymF
it's @sarahlovescali in the @outline, you love to see it https://t.co/VgI2SnZymF
BREAKING: Storm causes power outages across Walt Disney World https://t.co/NezSWBwEGp
Emergency Tech Essentials for Your Home - Techlicious https://t.co/ecYP2I4vgx
@PhobicCarrot @STANTONSZNN I don’t get many power outages ??♀️
RT @News12BK: Power #outages across #Brooklyn. @ConEdison https://t.co/xIPhtNXIL6
More than 30,000 without power in southeast Brooklyn: #TheSavageRoom #Savage https://t.co/5sZmmOkmr2
@NYDailyNews speaking of power outages WHAT political ideology was FOR closing down Indian Point?
RT @TwitterMoments: Power outage affects at least 33,000 people in Brooklyn. https://t.co/vviaAS5vFB
Again?"Brooklyn goes dark as heatwave causes power outage" https://t.co/wuM5dLvr5x
Alabama to have a power outage during the debates... https://t.co/eDs6AjzlXD
@EversourceCT What's up with the power outage in New Canaan? On Grove Street.
$WDC - Western Digital outlines power outage impact https://t.co/Yy3bsVkFJH
@grantkirkhope Thank you for providing the soundtrack of my power outage.
Seems like the longest power outage of all by now! https://t.co/7qLPuoosFG
Eskom sees a "high risk" of power outages continuing into next week https://t.co/PMgyozFlB6
Mom carried her dead daughter to a morgue after blackout shut hospital https://t.co/dCvcjKyAsF
'This Is Going To End Ugly': Venezuela's Power Outage Drags On https://t.co/8NHjxLQr3R
Large swathes of Venezuela hit by major power outage https://t.co/3tZ0xmWqvR
@Fuctupmind Hope you are staying out of this wind. Power outages everywhere where I am.
@EWEButility #EugeneSnow Power outage at 1475 Bailey Hill Road Woodland Creek Apts.
Power outage coffee: using Stanley’s camping French Press at home https://t.co/UpIsovD9Fi
#Justice Department to probe power outage at #BrooklynMDC detention center https://t.co/w044x4ZM5W
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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Jamaica, New York
| City | Jamaica |
| County | Queens |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 11405, 11424, 11425, 11430, 11431, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436 |
Shane on Cob Edison for not restoring the power after 3 days. They must compensate all residence for their negligence. I don't see no men power in my area. My food worth over $300 got spoiled. This is like third world situation.