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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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 […]
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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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North Amherst, Massachusetts
| City | North Amherst |
| County | Hampshire |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 01059 |