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Straight line winds from a thunderstorm downburst caused considerable damage at a campground along the Ashland/Holmes county line west of Lakeville. Around sixty trees and thirty one power poles were reported down at the campground. A pontoon boat was also flipped over. The downburst continued east from the campground and moved through the Lakeville area where it downed dozens of trees and damaged several buildings. The damage path continued east to Holmesville where four apartment buildings and a business lost large sections of roof. Several hundred trees were downed in northern Holmes County from this downburst which produced winds estimated to be nearly 70 mph. Widespread power outages were reported.
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Over 33,000 FirstEnergy customers are without power after severe storms swept through the state overnight.
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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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Lakeville, Ohio
City | Lakeville |
County | Holmes |
State | Ohio (OH) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 44638 |
The media reported numerous trees and power lines down with a tree down on a house. Skywarn also reported several 6-12 inch diameter trees down.