Power Outage in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Santee Cooper
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Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc
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Duke Energy
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Semi-truck hits power pole causing outage near Surfside Beach | WPDE

Thousands of people are without power Wednesday morning due a downed power line.

Oct 25, 2022

North Carolina A&T classes resume after outage

North Carolina A&T has resumed classes after electrical service was restored to most of the campus.

Oct 4, 2022

Power outage impacts south, southwest Winston-Salem | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A power outage is impacted a large swath of Winston-Salem early this afternoon. Winston-Salem police say that this outage is mainly impacted the south and southwest portions of the city. Traffic lights were out at several major intersections, including along Peters Creek Parkway, Stratford Road, the Hanes Mall area, Country Club […]

Oct 4, 2022

Grand Strand cleaning up after Ian, power mostly restored across region | WBTW Open Navigation Close Navigation

Crews are beginning cleanup along the Grand Strand Saturday morning after Hurricane Ian made landfall Friday near Georgetown as a Category 1 hurricane.

Oct 3, 2022

We all have to pull together': Carolinas continue to grapple with Ian's aftermath

Cleanup from the devastation of Hurricane Ian continued across the Carolinas this weekend following its landfall as a Category 1 storm on the South Carolina coast Friday. In the aftermath, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stressed caution during the recovery process after storm-related incidents claimed the lives of four people. Two men were killed in separate incidents in Johnston County. A 25-year-old man died Friday when he lost control of his vehicle and hydroplaned, striking another vehicle,

Oct 2, 2022

Ian brings wet, windy conditions to NC coast as it arrives in Carolinas

Rain bands from Hurricane Ian lashed Southeastern North Carolina Friday as storm-driven waves brought heavy surf and erosion woes to area beaches.

Oct 1, 2022

Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon

It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.

Oct 1, 2022

Santee Cooper Crews Continuing Restoration Efforts

Oct 1, 2022

AT&T waiving overage charges for Myrtle Beach, Florence area | WBTW Open Navigation Close Navigation

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — AT&T is waiving all talk, text, and data overage charges for postpaid and pre-paid customers in Myrtle Beach, Florence and other areas of South Carolina due to Hurricane Ian. Data overage charges will be waived from Sept. 29 through Oct. 8, according to a company spokesperson. Other carriers’ customers can […]

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina

Hurricane Ian made landfall Friday afternoon in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Sep 30, 2022

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SCDOT cameras show major slowdowns along northbound lanes of Highway 501 after a crash in the Conway area. We're… https://t.co/2x0XY0TIcb

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@wmbfnews | 02:50 PM - 19 Jan 2023
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@Fuknutz In a power outage during the winter, you can survive by using your oven as a heat source... If you have a gas stove that is.

@Jeremyview | 09:11 PM - 13 Jan 2023
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On Wednesday, a storm brewed over parts of South Carolina causing tornados and power outages. Over 4,800 customers… https://t.co/xhQWbQ6oAh

@WFXBFOXTV | 02:53 PM - 5 Jan 2023
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POWER OUTAGES: 4,800 Horry CoOp customers without power >> https://t.co/3RDpGssohk https://t.co/i79pewbdkE

@wmbfnews | 10:52 AM - 4 Jan 2023
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North Myrtle Beach, SC (2:54 AM) Grid Power Outage Event >> The Ting Network detected an Electric Utility Grid Powe… https://t.co/YOKwnb7pmR

@grid_events | 12:15 AM - 31 Dec 2022
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So sad. https://t.co/p3jUwJHDZt

@wmbfnews | 11:30 AM - 27 Dec 2022
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The company said it projects an increase in customer demand as businesses reopen on Monday, which could possibly re… https://t.co/yhxvLaIFwi

@WBTWNews13 | 08:40 AM - 26 Dec 2022
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Saturday Weather Update: Thousands across Carolinas wake up with no power on Christmas Eve https://t.co/anZGCP2YY2

@wpdeabc15 | 09:00 PM - 24 Dec 2022
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UPDATE: Duke Energy announced that rotating power outages have ended in the Carolinas, according to the company’s T… https://t.co/PLdfbgTC0k

@WBTWNews13 | 01:57 PM - 24 Dec 2022

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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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

City Myrtle Beach
County Horry
State South Carolina (SC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 29572, 29575, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29587, 29588