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Nicole’s remnants to bring heavy rain, tornado threat to eastern U.S. - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh
Heavy rain will fall from the Gulf Coast to Canada.
Hurricane Nicole: Florida picks up after storm kills at least 5 and leaves 'unprecedented' damage to Daytona-area coastline | CNN Close icon
As Nicole threatens the Carolinas and Virginia on Friday with tornadoes and flooding, Floridians -- many still recovering from Hurricane Ian -- are picking up the pieces after this week's storm killed at least five people and ripped apart buildings with its dangerous storm surge and powerful winds.
10 years after Superstorm Sandy, Long Island's electric grid looks different
Since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Long Island Power Authority has upgraded the electric grid to prevent widespread outages in future storms. WSHU's climate podcast Higher Ground explored how that happened in its first season.
Thousands still without power in Florida as Hurricane Ian rescues continue | PBS NewsHour
Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes pressed on Tuesday.
Greensboro neighborhood dealing with power outages after storm | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Some people living in the Hamilton Forest neighborhood in Greensboro were without electricity and running water for nearly 72 hours. Around two dozen Duke Energy lineworkers restored the power in the community Monday afternoon. “We lose power very quickly, and it takes a while to get it back,” said Richard Ranieri, […]
Ian Saturday updates: Cleanup underway, schools still assessing damage
Hurricane Ian left widespread damage and flooding in Volusia County and beyond. Here are important local updates on Saturday.
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.
4 things holding back restoration of Florida’s electric grid - POLITICO POLITICO
More than 1.6 million customers in the state remained without power Friday, with no estimate of how many weeks it will take to restore them all.
Fallen trees in Piedmont Triad damage homes, knock out power for around 350,000 people across NC | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Fallen trees are causing problems on Friday afternoon as the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue to cause storms in the Piedmont Triad. Gary Gray, his wife and son were at their home on Arden Place in High Point, when they heard a loud noise. “It almost sounded like you could hear […]
Myrtle Beach Area Sees Flooding and Power Outages After Hurricane Ian - The New York Times
Forecasters cautioned that storm surges and heavy winds and rain were still possible.
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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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Ocean Beach, New York
| City | Ocean Beach |
| County | Suffolk |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 11770 |