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August 9, 2001 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a several trees and power lines.
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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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Mechanicstown, Ohio
| City | Mechanicstown |
| County | Carroll |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 44651 |
An NWS storm survey found a EF-0 tornado touched down in Carroll county and crossed into extreme western Columbiana county west of Summitville. See Storm Data for Columbiana county for the remainder of this tornado. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Apollo and Merline Roads, where a metal roof of a grain silo was removed and a small barn damaged. The path continued near Marigold Road where a trampoline was wrapped around a power pole. Damage to trees was then found along Nature and Lewis Roads, before the storm passed into Columbiana county near Acker Road. The total path of the tornado was 3.2 miles, with the maximum path width 75 yards. Estimated maximum wind speed was 75 MPH.