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Middlesboro Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Both trees and powerlines were blown down along Highway 2079.
Numerous trees and powerlines down throughout the county. Roof and siding damage to a few homes in the Dorton Branch area.
One tree down in Spade Acres in Middlesboro. Trees down on Highway 987 towards Cubage. Power outages in the Ferndale area south of Pineville.
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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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Middlesboro, Kentucky
City | Middlesboro |
County | Bell |
State | Kentucky (KY) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 40965 |
Trees were blown down and onto power lines at the Bella Gardens Apt complex on Old Pineville Pike in Middlesboro.