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Lewistown Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Non-thunderstorm wind gusts estimated between 40 and 50 mph knocked down numerous tree limbs and caused localized power outages across the county. Several homes sustained minor roof damage.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across Mifflin County. The high winds caused isolated power outages.
Schulkill County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines down approximately 3 miles south-southeast of Tuscarora. A camper was also flipped onto a car.
A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Kistler.
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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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Lewistown, Pennsylvania
| City | Lewistown |
| County | Mifflin |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 17044 |
High winds knocked down several trees with widespread power outages reported county-wide.