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Melvin Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Strong winds from a line of thunderstorms blew trees and power lines down from Melvin to Toxey and Gilbertown. In the Melvin area, in addition to trees and power lines blown down, some shingles were blown from a couple of roofs and a trailer suffered minor damage. In the Toxey and Gilbertown areas, in addition to trees being blown down, several outbuildings were also damaged.
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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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Melvin, Alabama
| City | Melvin |
| County | Choctaw |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 36913 |
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