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Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from Locust to near Plyler.
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June Columbus AEP outage affected lower-income areas at higher rate, according to data
Data from power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of Columbus residents revealed a higher percentage of customers affected in lower-income zip codes.
Winter storm moves out of Charlotte leaving icy conditions | wcnc.com
The Carolinas are hoping to thaw out after an icy mix left roads covered and impassable in many areas.
Carolinas could see more snow after weekend winter storm | wcnc.com
First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle is tracking the threat of possible snow showers in the Charlotte region after a winter storm dumped sleet & ice on Sunday.
Dominion: ‘Top 5 worst winter storms’, leaves thousands without power in Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
As of 4:00 p.m. Monday, over 300,000 Virginian households are without power. Many of those outages are concentrated in the rural counties West of Richmond.
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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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Locust, North Carolina
| City | Locust |
| County | Stanly |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28097 |
A tree and several power lines were blown down on Carol Avenue in Locust.