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Jenkins Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Large limbs and power lines were blown down and some trees were uprooted.
Snowfall amounts ranged from seven up to 14 inches with the highest amounts near the Virginia border. Near the height of the storm, nearly 1400 residents were without power in Letcher County.
Trees and power lines were blown down on Sergent Rd.
Power lines were blown down 2 miles northwest of Whitesburg in the Sand Lick and Smoot areas.
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Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
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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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Jenkins, Kentucky
| City | Jenkins |
| County | Letcher |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 41537 |
Large limbs and some power lines were blown down. A number of trees in the area were uprooted.