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Myrtle Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Straight line winds destroyed two mobile homes as they were blown off their foundations while another five sustained major damage near the intersection of County Road 54 and County Road 51 near Myrtle. In addition,three homes sustained major roof damage from trees falling on them. Three agricultural buildings were destroyed with another five sustaining major damage. Numerous large trees and power lines were knocked down in the Myrtle area as well.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines throughout most of Union County. Several county roads were blocked. A couple of houses were struck by fallen trees.
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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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Myrtle, Mississippi
| City | Myrtle |
| County | Union |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38650 |
Straight line winds knocked down trees between Myrtle and Ingomar. Several homes sustained shingle damage. A pine tree fell on a house west of New Albany. A church was also damaged in Ingomar. Power lines were also knocked down in the area.