Power Outage in New Portland, ME

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Central Maine Power
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PSE&G
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Jersey Central Power and Light
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WestPenn Power
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Penelec
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New Portland Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 10, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in the town of New Portland.

New Portland - New Portland

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Nov 14, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

Central Maine Power crews restore electricity before storm ends | newscentermaine.com

Wind and rain toppled trees onto power lines, causing outages for 69,578 customers at the peak

Oct 14, 2022

Trick or treat: Homes in low traffic neighborhoods - Portland Press Herald

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Oct 14, 2022

High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end - Portland Press Herald

The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.

Oct 12, 2022

Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention

The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe

Sep 27, 2022

Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals - Portland Press Herald

Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.

Sep 26, 2022

Squirrel knocks out power for thousands of Bangor residents | newscentermaine.com

“Squirrels are a prevalent issue for power companies across the country,” a Versant Power spokesperson said.

Sep 26, 2022

Central Maine Power crews are in Canada to help with storm repair | newscentermaine.com

In response to Hurricane Fiona making landfall this weekend, Central Maine Power (CMP) is sending crews to Canada to help repair damage from the storm.

Sep 25, 2022

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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 Portland, Maine

City New Portland
County Somerset
State Maine (ME)
Country United States
Zip Codes 04954, 04961

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