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Kilmarnock Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Tree branches were downed on power lines near Moran Creek Road.
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
Trees and power lines were downed in Lancaster Shores.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed on Shore Drive and Sycamore Lane off of Morattico Road.
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Crosshouse Hospital declares emergency after power cut - BBC News
Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock lost power in the early hours of Sunday.
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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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Kilmarnock, Virginia
City | Kilmarnock |
County | Lancaster |
State | Virginia (VA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 22482 |
Power lines were downed along Mosquito Beach Lane.