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Severe Weather Sweeps Through Melrose, Knocks Out Power | Melrose, MA Patch
Severe Weather Sweeps Through Melrose, Knocks Out Power - Melrose, MA - The storm left several thousand Melrose customers in the dark, according to National Grid's outage map.
Storms cut power for thousands of Mass. households – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Weeks of triple-digit heat spark wildfires in Texas as nation scorches - CBS News
Drought conditions driven by weeks of triple-digit heat are turning Texas into a tinderbox.
As storm intensifies across Mass., many Cape Cod residents lose power | WBUR News WBUR WBUR Twitter Twitter facebook Email Twitter Close WBUR facebook Twitter
Massachusetts residents woke up to a variety of snowfall and wind conditions, with forecasters warning the storm will worsen. As snowfall increases, city and town officials urge residents to stay home and stay safe.
Rolling blackouts possible this winter, regional grid warns | WBUR News WBUR WBUR Twitter facebook Email Close WBUR facebook Twitter
Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter. The CEO of power grid operator ISO New England said the situation is “precarious” because natural gas is in shorter-than-normal supply and also subject to supply chain disruptions.
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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.
Medford, Massachusetts
| City | Medford |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02153, 02155 |
In Medford, multiple trees were reported downed. In Somerville, a tree was down on a house on Vernon Street and a large branch was down on power lines on Walker Street.