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Mills River Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Large tree limbs blown down, which took down some power lines.
Trees and power lines down.
News
Hurricane Ian's impact on Fayetteville, live updates
Power has been restored for a majority of Cumberland County customers in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The storm downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
Henderson County News: Bridge outage forces Sandburg historic site to add shuttle - Hendersonville Lightning
Henderson County (Aug 31, 2022) - Because of the Front Lake bridge closure, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will offer shuttle service on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday, Oct. 30.
Answer Man: Sierra Nevada taproom closure rumor? Odd power outages?
Readers ask about a rumor that Sierra Nevada may close or curtail operations at its taproom, and about odd, short power outages recently.
Fayetteville, NC weather: Snow in Fayetteville Saturday
The Cumberland County region was blanketed in snow.
Winter storm brings more than a foot of snow to Asheville NC region
Asheville had 10.4 inches of snowfall over the weekend, and drivers are advised to be cautious of black ice.
Most Asheville Airport departures, arrivals canceled
Asheville, NC weather: Forecasts vary for how much snow the Asheville area will get Sunday, but we'll have live updates on conditions around WNC.
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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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Mills River, North Carolina
| City | Mills River |
| County | Buncombe |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28759 |
A tree blew down and blocked highway 191 in Mills River. There were also power lines blown down on Rugby Rd and power lines down on Naples Rd, both a few miles east of Mills River.