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The public, as well as the local Gainesville newspaper, reported that a number of trees, some very large, were blown down around the county, especially in the Oakwood and Flowery Branch areas. Several power lines were knocked down by the fallen trees. Two homes in the southern part of the county sustained damage when large trees, one of them 65-feet tall, fell on the homes. Other reports from the public indicated that shingles were removed from the the roofs of some homes. Over 7000 people in the county were left without power for several hours following the thunderstorm.
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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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Oakwood, Georgia
| City | Oakwood |
| County | Hall |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 30566 |
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