Power Outage in North Charleston, SC

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August 4, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

60 foot tall oak tree fell and crushed car and did damage to small shed at Midland Park on Stall Road. Numerous large trees down on buildings at midland park. Powerlines down on Stall Road.

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July 21, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines down near intersection of Highway 52 and Rivers Ave.

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December 17, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind

Limbs and power lines down.

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News

Preparing for Tropical Cyclone Nicole in Charleston, SC

From live updates to re-upping your hurricane kit, keep reading for how you can prepare for this storm.

Nov 9, 2022

These 2 areas are being watched for potential tropical development

Channel 9 meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said she is watching two areas of potential tropical development over the next two to five days.

Oct 27, 2022

Power out after car struck utility pole along Savannah Highway | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are responding to a collision with caused damage to a utility pole along US 17/Savannah Highway on Monday afternoon. A vehicle struck the pole outside of Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q around 3:00 p.m. Crews are routing traffic around the crash. They have one lane open in both directions along Savannah Highway […]

Oct 10, 2022

Ex-New Bedford Couple Survives Ian in North Fort Myers, Florida loading... loading... loading... loading... loading... loading...

New Bedford has a special connection to hurricane-ravaged Fort Myers, Florida, where New Bedford Day is celebrated each March.

Oct 3, 2022

FPL says grid prep paid off in swift post-Ian power revival - E&E News

More than 600,000 customers of various Florida power providers still lacked electricity Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.

Oct 3, 2022

Grand Strand cleaning up after Ian, power mostly restored across region | WBTW Open Navigation Close Navigation

Crews are beginning cleanup along the Grand Strand Saturday morning after Hurricane Ian made landfall Friday near Georgetown as a Category 1 hurricane.

Oct 3, 2022

North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm

Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia

Oct 2, 2022

We all have to pull together': Carolinas continue to grapple with Ian's aftermath

Cleanup from the devastation of Hurricane Ian continued across the Carolinas this weekend following its landfall as a Category 1 storm on the South Carolina coast Friday. In the aftermath, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stressed caution during the recovery process after storm-related incidents claimed the lives of four people. Two men were killed in separate incidents in Johnston County. A 25-year-old man died Friday when he lost control of his vehicle and hydroplaned, striking another vehicle,

Oct 2, 2022

Patriots Point closed due to power outage following severe weather | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation

UPDATE: Officials say power at the USS Yorktown has been restored. The Patriots Point museum and recreational areas will resume normal business hours on Sunday. — MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The museum at Patriots Point is closed Saturday due to a power outage following Hurricane Ian. Business across the lowcountry are without power Saturday […]

Oct 1, 2022

Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon

It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.

Oct 1, 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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North Charleston, South Carolina

City North Charleston
County Charleston
State South Carolina (SC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 29405, 29415, 29418, 29419, 29420

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