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Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
Aug 9, 2022
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
Aug 5, 2022
Power outage in Walnut Creek Saturday night
PG&E looking for the cause of the shut down.
Jul 9, 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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Oakland, Rhode Island
| City | Oakland |
| County | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02858 |
Power still out on Harrell Dr at Orr Rd Tuesday June 27th 2023
Hey 196 near Donelson is out
21550 Hutton rd
Power out on zip 94607
94619 power is out for almost 1 hour we smell fire burns already