Power Outage in North Amherst, MA

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Massachusetts Electric
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(800) 465-1212 Report Online
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NSTAR Electric
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(800) 592-2000 Report Online
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First Energy
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(888) 544-4877 Report Online
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South Hadley Electric Light Department
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(413) 536-1050

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Regional schools best sites for solar in Amherst

AMHERST — Roofs, parking lots and grounds at the Amherst Regional middle and high schools are being identified in a report as the best town- and school-owned sites in Amherst for solar arrays and battery storage.Whether officials will pursue such...

Oct 31, 2022

Utility pole damaged in Agawam car accident, nearby residents without power | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

A rollover car accident in Agawam has damaged a utility pole at the intersection of Maple and Walnut Street Thursday afternoon.

Oct 13, 2022

Power outage 'fun to begin with,' but lost its glow after several days, Halifax homeowner says | SaltWire

The Haslett family of south-end Halifax “found it fun to begin with” when the power went out and everything went black around midnight Friday. “The games ...

Sep 28, 2022

Driver in Holyoke car crash has died | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation

The driver in a single car crash has died, Holyoke Police confirmed. The accident has caused a power outage for hundreds of utility customers in Holyoke Friday morning.

Jul 8, 2022

NYSEG: Power outages fixed after thousands affected in Cheektowaga area | News 4 Buffalo Open Navigation Close Navigation

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands were without power in the Cheektowaga and Depew area of Erie County Sunday. Between 3:40 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., NYSEG updated the outage list on their website, as the outages in the area had been fixed. The outages happened due to “equipment issues” during scheduled maintenance work at a NYSEG […]

Mar 13, 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.

North Amherst, Massachusetts

City North Amherst
County Hampshire
State Massachusetts (MA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 01059

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