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5 things to know this Monday, July 18 Open Navigation Close Navigation
Today's five things to know include a fatal crash in Niskayuna, a missing Hoosick Falls girl found in Maryland and a serious Sunday power outage that killed the lights in over 13,000 Capital Region homes.
CPD: Man hospitalized after crash in Colonie Open Navigation Close Navigation
According to the Colonie Police Department, a man was hospitalized after a crash in Colonie. The driver reportedly crashed into multiple telephone poles, street signs, and guy wires at a high rate of speed and flipped the car on its side.
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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 Hoosick, New York
| City | North Hoosick |
| County | Rensselaer |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 12133 |