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Severe thunderstorms tore down a few trees and wires across northern New Castle County from Prices Corner in Christina Hundred eastward. The combination of lightning and damaging winds caused about 5,200 homes and businesses in New Castle County to lose power.
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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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New Castle, Delaware
| City | New Castle |
| County | New Castle |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19720, 19721, 19726 |
A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 76 mph at the New Castle County Airport. The same severe thunderstorm caused a partial roof collapse at an industrial park near New Castle County Airport, knocked down large trees in New Castle, knocked down a tree onto a vehicle in Wilmington and capsized seven boats at Battery Park on the Delaware River. The worst reported wind damage was the partial collapse of the roof of an auto parts storage facility near the airport. About a 200 foot section of the roof was torn away, another piece collapsed into the building. Pieces of the roof landed in the back yards of homes on Bunker Hill Road. Two front doors were also blown away. Two homes in New Castle suffered roof damage after trees fell on them. There were about thirty weather related incidences (downed trees and wires and transformers) reported throughout New Castle County. No injuries were reported. About 15,000 homes and businesses lost power because of the severe thunderstorm. Power was fully restored by the 3rd.