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Lightning struck a house in Johnston blowing off vinyl siding and blowing out a basement window. Several people were in the house at the time of the strike but none were injured. No fire was started. Several other locations were without power due to other lightning strikes in the area, including the Lincoln Mall.
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Power outages reported in Cumberland, Lincoln, Woonsocket | WJAR
Parts of Cumberland, Lincoln, and Woonsocket are experiencing power outages on Sunday night, according to Rhode Island Energy.
Heavy rain, strong winds lead to power outages, crashes in Midcoast - Portland Press Herald
At least 15 weather-related crashes were reported in Sagadahoc County Tuesday.
About 8,000 were without power in RI but were back online by Sunday
Cumberland and Barrington were hardest hit. Most had power restored by Sunday
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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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Lincoln, Rhode Island
| City | Lincoln |
| County | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02865 |
735 weeping willow way , Lincoln, ca 9-21-22 12:30 pm
Cara drive, Lincoln no electricity
Power outage @ 2755 Alpha Street, Lincoln NE 68510
Power out since 0800 this morning (8/24/2018)