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A severe thunderstorm produced extensive damage in Morris county, knocking down numerous trees and electric wires, with the swath of damage beginning just east of Lake Hopatcong at 5:30 pm EDT on the 10th and extending southward through the county. Other areas with widespread tree and power line damage included Jefferson Township, Rockaway Township, Dover, Wharton, and Harding. A number of roads across the county were closed due to downed trees. About 11,000 customers lost power throughout Morris, Sussex, and Somerset counties as a result of the storm. No injuries were reported.
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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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Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
| City | Lake Hopatcong |
| County | Morris |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 07849 |
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