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The Henry County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were down across the county with widespread power outages reported. In Locust Grove, the public reported that two fences were damaged from downed trees and a basketball goal was blown over.
The Henry county Emergency Management Director and the Daily Herald of McDonough reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county, particularly in the central areas east of McDonough and in the Locust Grove area. This was confirmed by a National Weather Service disaster survey. Georgia Highway 42 in Locust Grove and East Knight Road northeast of McDonough were both blocked for several hours because of downed trees. Several roads were blocked in the Lake Dow area, where a tree also fell on a home, damaging the front porch, and crushing two vehicles.
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Utility companies seek patience as crews work to restore power
Power companies working to restore power said they are stymied by fallen trees and snapped power lines.
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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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Locust Grove, Georgia
| City | Locust Grove |
| County | Henry |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 30248 |
The Henry County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and a couple of power lines were blown down across the county. Some structural damage was also observed in the western part of the county. A gas station steel awning was bent in half at the intersection of Racetrack Road and Georgia Highway 42 in McDonough. Amateur radio operators reported that a 50-foot tall radio tower was bent over near Hampton.