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A wind gust of 62 mph was measured at Laurens County Airport. Trees were blown down in Clinton, with awnings and tin roofs blown off a couple of businesses. A tree was blown down on Leonard Rd, bringing down some power lines that ignited a fire at a trailer. Trees were also blown down on Torrington Rd, AB Jacks Rd and Mill Creek Rd. Another tree was blown down at Jefferson David Rd and highway 56, a little more than 6 miles south of Clinton.
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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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Joanna, South Carolina
| City | Joanna |
| County | Laurens |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29351 |
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Joanna area. One house was destroyed and another heavily damaged by falling trees.