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NYSEG: Power outages fixed after thousands affected in Cheektowaga area | News 4 Buffalo Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands were without power in the Cheektowaga and Depew area of Erie County Sunday. Between 3:40 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., NYSEG updated the outage list on their website, as the outages in the area had been fixed. The outages happened due to “equipment issues” during scheduled maintenance work at a NYSEG […]
High winds whip through Western New York
Tree damage and power outages accompanied a High Wind Warning that was in place for Western New York 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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Little Genesee, New York
| City | Little Genesee |
| County | Allegany |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 14754 |