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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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Masontown, West Virginia
| City | Masontown |
| County | Preston |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26542 |
Between 730 and 750 PM EDT, several microbursts occurred in Preston County. Many roads were closed by the blowing down of numerous large trees. In Masontown, the swath of microburst was 2.5 miles in length. The width fluctuated from 20 to 200 yards. Many trees were topped or snapped off; several trees fell on houses. One mobile home was overturned, causing minor injuries to 2 people. Maximum wind estimated at 70 mph (60 kt). In Reedsville, a microburst produced scattered damage just northwest of the town. Many trees were toppled. One mobile home was overturned. Several outdoor sheds destroyed. Estimated wind 70 mph. Kingwood suffered scattered damage. Several trees toppled onto houses. Many others just snapped off. Power lines were brought down. Estimated wind here 60 mph. There was also some damage in Arthurdale.