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Nelson Power Outages Caused by Weather
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The Pickens and Cherokee County Emergency Management Directors report that a strong thunderstorm downburst had downed nearly 100 trees near the Cherokee county, near and just north of Tate. At least nine power poles were also down, including one main power transmission line. Several roads were blocked from downed trees.
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Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely | HuffPost Impact
Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
After outage, residents at Railyard Flats may be asked to fully vacate apartments | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The cause of what was determined to be a severe electrical problem remains unidentified, and residents are living in limbo.
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Crews report restoring electric service to more than 38,000 customers affected by Monday’s storm.
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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.
Nelson, Georgia
| City | Nelson |
| County | Cherokee |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 30151 |
No power in 434 933 8210