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Power outage in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania? Contact your local utility company.
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
Big Horn Rural Electric Company
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(800) 564-2419
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Substation fire leaves thousands without power in Allentown for hours | Video | wfmz.com
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Nov 7, 2022
Power back in Bangladesh after grid failure causes blackout | Business News | wfmz.com
Electricity supply across Bangladesh has been restored after the South Asian country plunged into a blackout following the failure of its national power grid. The blackout, which impacted much of
Oct 5, 2022
Hundreds still without power due to high winds, more outages possible | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
More power outages could be possible Saturday due to expected gusty winds.
Feb 20, 2022
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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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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
| City | Jim Thorpe |
| County | Carbon |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 18229 |
A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees and power lines as well as a high tension wire in Jim Thorpe.